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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ý	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
	For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014
	OR
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from            to

Commission file number 1-4221

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	73-0679879 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1437 S. Boulder Ave., Suite 1400, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Address of Principal Executive Offices)	74119-3623 (Zip Code)
(918) 742-5531 Registrant's telephone number, including area code

         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock ($0.10 par value)	New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights	New York Stock Exchange

         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

         Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company) Smaller reporting company o

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

         At March 31, 2014, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $11.3 billion.

         Number of shares of common stock outstanding at November 14, 2014:    108,256,492.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

         Portions of the Registrant's 2015 Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on March 4, 2015 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. The 2015 Proxy Statement will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this Form 10-K relates.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K ("Form 10-K") includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Form 10-K, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Registrant's future financial position, business strategy, budgets, projected costs and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", or "continue" or the negative thereof or similar terminology. Although the Registrant believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Registrant's expectations or results discussed in the forward-looking statements are disclosed in this Form 10-K under Item 1A—"Risk Factors", as well as in Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Registrant, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. The Registrant assumes no duty to update or revise its forward-looking statements based on changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required by law.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
FORM 10-K
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I
Item 1.	Business		1
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		6
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments		15
Item 2.	Properties		16
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings		25
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		25
	Executive Officers of the Company		26
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities		27
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data		29
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		30
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		43
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data		44
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure		85
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures		85
Item 9B.	Other Information		88
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance		88
Item 11.	Executive Compensation		88
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters		88
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence		88
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services		88
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules		89
SIGNATURES			94

PART I

Item 1.    BUSINESS

        Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (hereafter referred to as the "Company", "we", "us" or "our"), was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on February 3, 1940, and is successor to a business originally organized in 1920. We are primarily engaged in contract drilling of oil and gas wells for others and this business accounts for almost all of our operating revenues.

        Our contract drilling business is composed of three reportable business segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. During fiscal 2014, our U.S. Land operations drilled primarily in Oklahoma, California, Texas, Wyoming, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia and Nevada. Offshore operations were conducted in the Gulf of Mexico and Equatorial Guinea. Our International Land segment operated in seven international locations during fiscal 2014: Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates ("UAE") and Mozambique.

        We are also engaged in the ownership, development and operation of commercial real estate and the research and development of rotary steerable technology. Each of the businesses operates independently of the others through wholly-owned subsidiaries. This operating decentralization is balanced by centralized finance and legal organizations.

        Our real estate investments located exclusively within Tulsa, Oklahoma, include a shopping center containing approximately 441,000 leasable square feet, multi-tenant industrial warehouse properties containing approximately one million leasable square feet and approximately 210 acres of undeveloped real estate.

        Our subsidiary, TerraVici Drilling Solutions, Inc. ("TerraVici"), continues to develop patented rotary steerable technology to enhance horizontal and directional drilling operations. TerraVici complements our existing drilling rig technology and allows us to offer directional drilling services to customers. By combining this new technology with our existing capabilities, we expect to improve drilling productivity and reduce total well cost to the customer.

CONTRACT DRILLING

General

        We believe that we are one of the major land and offshore platform drilling contractors in the western hemisphere. Operating principally in North and South America, we specialize in shallow to deep drilling in oil and gas producing basins of the United States and in drilling for oil and gas in international locations. In the United States, we draw our customers primarily from the major oil companies and the larger independent oil companies. In South America, our current customers include major international and national oil companies.

        In fiscal 2014, we received approximately 56 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our ten largest contract drilling customers. Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation, Marathon and BHP Billiton (respectively, "Oxy", "Marathon" and "BHP"), including their affiliates, are our three largest contract drilling customers. We perform drilling services for Oxy on a world-wide basis and Marathon and BHP in U.S. land operations. Revenues from drilling services performed for Oxy, Marathon and BHP in fiscal 2014 accounted for approximately 11 percent, 8 percent and 7 percent, respectively, of our consolidated operating revenues for the same period.

Rigs, Equipment and Facilities

        We provide drilling rigs, equipment, personnel and camps on a contract basis. These services are provided so that our customers may explore for and develop oil and gas from onshore areas and from

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fixed platforms, tension-leg platforms and spars in offshore areas. Each of the drilling rigs consists of engines, drawworks, a mast, pumps, blowout preventers, a drill string and related equipment. The intended well depth and the drilling site conditions are the principal factors that determine the size and type of rig most suitable for a particular drilling job. A land drilling rig may be moved from location to location without modification to the rig. A platform rig is specifically designed to perform drilling operations upon a particular platform. While a platform rig may be moved from its original platform, significant expense is incurred to modify a platform rig for operation on each subsequent platform. In addition to traditional platform rigs, we operate self-moving platform drilling rigs and drilling rigs to be used on tension-leg platforms and spars. The self-moving rig is designed to be moved without the use of expensive derrick barges. The tension-leg platforms and spars allow drilling operations to be conducted in much deeper water than traditional fixed platforms.

        Mechanical rigs rely on belts, pulleys and other mechanical devices to control drilling speed and other rig processes. As such, mechanical rigs are not highly efficient or precise in their operation. In contrast to mechanical rigs, SCR rigs rely on direct current for power. This enables motor speed to be controlled by changing electrical voltage. Compared to mechanical rigs, SCR rigs operate with greater efficiency, more power and better control. AC rigs provide for even greater efficiency and flexibility than what can be achieved with mechanical or SCR rigs. AC rigs use a variable frequency drive that allows motor speed to be manipulated via changes to electrical frequency. The variable frequency drive permits greater control of motor speed for more precision. Among other attributes, AC rigs are electrically more efficient, produce more torque, utilize regenerative braking, have digital controls and AC motors require less maintenance.

        During the mid-1990's, we undertook an initiative to use our land and offshore platform drilling experience to develop a new generation of drilling rigs that would be safer, faster-moving and more capable than mechanical rigs. In 1998, we put to work a new generation of highly mobile/depth flexible land drilling rigs (individually the "FlexRig®"). Since the introduction of our FlexRigs, we have focused on designing and building high-performance, high-efficiency rigs to be used exclusively in our contract drilling business. We believed that over time FlexRigs would displace older less capable rigs. With the advent of unconventional shale plays, our AC drive FlexRigs have proven to be particularly well suited for more complex horizontal drilling requirements. The FlexRig has been able to significantly reduce average rig move and drilling times compared to similar depth-rated traditional land rigs. In addition, the FlexRig allows greater depth flexibility and provides greater operating efficiency. The original rigs were designated as FlexRig1 and FlexRig2 rigs and were designed to drill wells with a depth of between 8,000 and 18,000 feet. In 2001, we announced that we would build the next generation of FlexRigs, known as "FlexRig3", which incorporated new drilling technology and new environmental and safety design. This new design included integrated top drive, AC electric drive, hydraulic BOP handling system, hydraulic tubular make-up and break-out system, split crown and traveling blocks and an enlarged drill floor that enables simultaneous crew activities. FlexRig3s were designed to target well depths of between 8,000 and 22,000 feet.

        In 2006, we placed into service our first FlexRig4. While FlexRig4s are similar to our FlexRig3s, the FlexRig4s are designed to efficiently drill more shallow depth wells of between 4,000 and 18,000 feet. The FlexRig4 design includes a trailerized version and a skidding version, which incorporate additional environmental and safety design. This design permits the installation of a pipe handling system which allows the rig to be more efficiently operated and eliminates the need for a casing stabber in the mast. While the FlexRig4 trailerized version provides for more efficient well site to well site rig moves, the skidding version allows for drilling of up to 22 wells from a single pad which results in reduced environmental impact. In 2011, we announced the introduction of the FlexRig5 design. The FlexRig5 is suited for long lateral drilling of multiple wells from a single location, which is well suited for unconventional shale reservoirs. The new design preserves the key performance features

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of FlexRig3 combined with a bi-directional pad drilling system and equipment capacities suitable for wells in excess of 25,000 feet of measured depth.

        Industry trends toward more complex drilling have accelerated the retirement of less capable mechanical rigs. Over the past few years our mechanical rigs have been sold as we added new AC drive rigs to our fleet. The retirement of our remaining seven mechanical rigs in fiscal 2011 marked the end of a multi-year evolution in the high-grading of our fleet from mechanical rigs to high-efficiency, high-performance rigs.

        Since 1998, we have built and delivered 344 FlexRigs, including 207 FlexRig3s, 88 FlexRig4s, and 32 FlexRig5s. Of the total FlexRigs built through September 30, 2014, 161 have been built in the last five years. As of November 13, 2014, an additional 41 new FlexRigs remained under construction.

        The effective use of technology is important to the maintenance of our competitive position within the drilling industry. We expect to continue to refine our existing technology and develop new technology in the future.

        We assemble new FlexRigs at our gulf coast facility near Houston, Texas. We also have a 123,000 square foot fabrication facility located on approximately 11 acres near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Additionally, we lease a 150,000 square foot industrial facility near Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the purpose of overhauling/repairing rig equipment and associated component parts.

Drilling Contracts

        Our drilling contracts are obtained through competitive bidding or as a result of negotiations with customers, and often cover multi-well and multi-year projects. Each drilling rig operates under a separate drilling contract. During fiscal 2014, all drilling services were performed on a "daywork" contract basis, under which we charge a fixed rate per day, with the price determined by the location, depth and complexity of the well to be drilled, operating conditions, the duration of the contract, and the competitive forces of the market. We have previously performed contracts on a combination "footage" and "daywork" basis, under which we charged a fixed rate per foot of hole drilled to a stated depth, usually no deeper than 15,000 feet, and a fixed rate per day for the remainder of the hole. Contracts performed on a "footage" basis involve a greater element of risk to the contractor than do contracts performed on a "daywork" basis. Also, we have previously accepted "turnkey" contracts under which we charge a fixed sum to deliver a hole to a stated depth and agree to furnish services such as testing, coring and casing the hole which are not normally done on a "footage" basis. "Turnkey" contracts entail varying degrees of risk greater than the usual "footage" contract. We have not accepted any "footage" or "turnkey" contracts in over fifteen years. We believe that under current market conditions, "footage" and "turnkey" contract rates do not adequately compensate us for the added risks. The duration of our drilling contracts are "well-to-well" or for a fixed term. "Well-to-well" contracts are cancelable at the option of either party upon the completion of drilling at any one site. Fixed-term contracts generally have a minimum term of at least six months but customarily provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an "early termination payment" to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. However, under certain limited circumstances such as destruction of a drilling rig, our bankruptcy, sustained unacceptable performance by us or delivery of a rig beyond certain grace and/or liquidated damage periods, no early termination payment would be paid to us.

        Contracts generally contain renewal or extension provisions exercisable at the option of the customer at prices mutually agreeable to us and the customer. In most instances contracts provide for additional payments for mobilization and demobilization.

        As of September 30, 2014, we had 193 existing rigs under fixed-term contracts. While the original duration for these current fixed-term contracts are for six-month to seven-year periods, some fixed-term

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and well-to-well contracts are expected to be extended for longer periods than the original terms. However, the contracting parties have no legal obligation to extend these contracts.

Backlog

        Our contract drilling backlog, being the expected future revenue from executed contracts with original terms in excess of one year, as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $5.0 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively. The increase in backlog at September 30, 2014 from September 30, 2013, is primarily due to the execution of additional fixed-term contracts for the operation of new FlexRigs. Approximately 63.6 percent of the total September 30, 2014 backlog is not reasonably expected to be filled in fiscal 2015. A portion of the backlog represents term contracts for new rigs that will be constructed in the future.

        The following table sets forth the total backlog by reportable segment as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the percentage of the September 30, 2014 backlog not reasonably expected to be filled in fiscal 2015:

	Total Backlog Revenue
					Percentage Not Reasonably Expected to be Filled in Fiscal 2015
Reportable Segment	9/30/2014		9/30/2013
	(in billions)
U.S. Land	$	3.8	$	2.4	59.4%
Offshore		0.1		0.1	70.9%
International		1.1		0.4	76.9%
	$	5.0	$	2.9

        We obtain certain key rig components from a single or limited number of vendors or fabricators. Certain of these vendors or fabricators are thinly capitalized independent companies located on the Texas gulf coast. Therefore, disruptions in rig component deliveries may occur. Accordingly, the actual amount of revenue earned may vary from the backlog reported. For further information, see Item 1A—"Risk Factors".

U.S. Land Drilling

        At the end of September 2014, 2013, and 2012, we had 329, 302 and 282, respectively, of our land rigs available for work in the United States. The total number of rigs at the end of fiscal 2014 increased by a net of 27 rigs from the end of fiscal 2013. The increase is due to 42 new FlexRigs being placed into service, six FlexRigs being transferred to the International Land segment and nine older conventional rigs being removed from service. Our U.S. Land operations contributed approximately 83 percent ($3.1 billion) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2014, compared with approximately 82 percent ($2.8 billion) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2013 and approximately 85 percent ($2.7 billion) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2012. Rig utilization was approximately 86 percent in fiscal 2014, approximately 82 percent in fiscal 2013 and approximately 89 percent in fiscal 2012. Our fleet of FlexRigs had an average utilization of approximately 91 percent during fiscal 2014, while our conventional rigs had an average utilization of approximately 3 percent. A rig is considered to be utilized when it is operated or being mobilized or demobilized under contract. At the close of fiscal 2014, 294 out of an available 329 land rigs were working.

Offshore Drilling

        Our Offshore operations contributed approximately 7 percent in fiscal year 2014 ($250.8 million) of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 7 percent ($221.9 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2013 and 6 percent ($189.1 million) of consolidated

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operating revenues during fiscal 2012. Rig utilization in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 was approximately 89 percent compared to approximately 79 percent in fiscal 2012. At the end of fiscal 2014, we had eight of our nine offshore platform rigs under contract and continued to work under management contracts for three customer-owned rigs. The ninth rig commenced operations during the first fiscal quarter of 2015. Revenues from drilling services performed for our largest offshore drilling customer totaled approximately 52 percent of offshore revenues during fiscal 2014.

International Land Drilling

General

        Our International Land operations contributed approximately 10 percent ($355.5 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2014, compared with approximately 11 percent ($366.8 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2013 and 9 percent ($270.0 million) of consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2012. Rig utilization in fiscal 2014 was 76 percent, 82 percent in fiscal 2013 and 77 percent in fiscal 2012.

Argentina

        At the end of fiscal 2014, we had 14 rigs in Argentina. Our utilization rate was approximately 80 percent during fiscal 2014, approximately 62 percent during fiscal 2013 and approximately 52 percent during fiscal 2012. Revenues generated by Argentine drilling operations contributed approximately 3 percent in fiscal 2014 ($107.9 million) of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 2 percent ($73.2 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2013 and approximately 2 percent ($54.3 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2012. Revenues from drilling services performed for our two largest customers in Argentina totaled approximately 2 percent of consolidated operating revenues and approximately 21 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2014. The Argentine drilling contracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.

Colombia

        At the end of fiscal 2014, we had eight rigs in Colombia. Our utilization rate was approximately 63 percent during fiscal 2014, approximately 82 percent during fiscal 2013 and approximately 79 percent during fiscal 2012. Revenues generated by Colombian drilling operations contributed approximately 2 percent in fiscal 2014 ($85.2 million) of our consolidated operating revenues compared to approximately 3 percent ($100.1 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2013 and approximately 3 percent ($82.2 million) of our consolidated operating revenues during fiscal 2012. Revenues from drilling services performed for our two customers in Colombia totaled approximately 2 percent of consolidated operating revenues and approximately 24 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2014. The Colombian drilling contracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.

Ecuador

        At the end of fiscal 2014, we had six rigs in Ecuador. The utilization rate in Ecuador was 85 percent in fiscal 2014, compared to 95 percent in fiscal 2013 and 97 percent in fiscal 2012. Revenues generated by Ecuadorian drilling operations contributed approximately two percent in each of the three fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 of our consolidated operating revenues ($69.2 million, $67.9 million and $56.4 million, respectively). Revenues from drilling services performed for the largest customer in Ecuador totaled approximately 1 percent of consolidated operating revenues and approximately 11 percent of international operating revenues during fiscal 2014. The Ecuadorian drilling contracts are primarily with large international or national oil companies.

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Other Locations

        In addition to our operations discussed above, at the end of fiscal 2014 we had two rigs in Tunisia, three rigs in Bahrain, two rigs in the UAE and one rig in Mozambique.

FINANCIAL

        For information relating to revenues, total assets and operating income by reportable operating segments, see Note 14—"Segment Information" included in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K.

EMPLOYEES

        We had 10,352 employees within the United States (13 of which were part-time employees) and 1,562 employees in international operations as of September 30, 2014.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

        Our website is located at www.hpinc.com. Annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, earnings releases, and financial statements are made available free of charge on the investor relations section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such materials with, or furnish it to, the SEC. The information contained on our website, or available by hyperlink from our website, is not incorporated into this Form 10-K or other documents we file with, or furnish to, the SEC. Annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports, amendments to those reports, earnings releases, financial statements and our various corporate governance documents are also available free of charge upon written request.

Item 1A.    RISK FACTORS

        In addition to the risk factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-K, we caution that the following "Risk Factors" could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, which is significantly impacted by the volatility of oil and natural gas prices and other factors.

        Our business depends on the conditions of the land and offshore oil and natural gas industry. Demand for our services depends on oil and natural gas industry exploration and production activity and expenditure levels, which are directly affected by trends in oil and natural gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices, and market expectations regarding potential changes to these prices, significantly affect oil and natural gas industry activity. Higher oil and natural gas prices do not necessarily translate into increased activity because demand for our services is typically driven by our customers' expectations of future commodity prices. Commodity prices have historically been volatile. Oil and natural gas prices are impacted by many factors beyond our control, including:

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the demand for oil and natural gas;

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the cost of exploring for, developing, producing and delivering oil and natural gas;

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the worldwide economy;

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expectations about future prices;

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domestic and international tax policies;

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political and military conflicts in oil producing regions or other geographical areas or acts of terrorism in the U.S. or elsewhere;

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technological advances;

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the development and exploitation of alternative fuels;

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local and international political, economic and weather conditions;

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the ability of The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC") to set and maintain production levels and pricing;

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the level of production by OPEC and non-OPEC countries; and

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the environmental and other laws and governmental regulations regarding exploration and development of oil and natural gas reserves.

        The level of land and offshore exploration, development and production activity and the price for oil and natural gas is volatile and is likely to continue to be volatile in the future. A decline in the worldwide demand for oil and natural gas or prolonged low oil or natural gas prices in the future would likely result in reduced exploration and development of land and offshore areas and a decline in the demand for our services. Even during periods of high prices for oil and natural gas, companies exploring for oil and gas may cancel or curtail programs, or reduce their levels of capital expenditures for exploration and production for a variety of reasons. These factors could cause our revenues and margins to decline, reduce day rates and utilization of our rigs and limit our future growth prospects. In short, any prolonged reduction in demand for our services could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our offshore and land operations are subject to a number of operational risks, including environmental and weather risks, which could expose us to significant losses and damage claims. We are not fully insured against all of these risks and our contractual indemnity provisions may not fully protect us.

        Our drilling operations are subject to the many hazards inherent in the business, including inclement weather, blowouts, well fires, loss of well control, pollution, and reservoir damage. These hazards could cause significant environmental damage, personal injury and death, suspension of drilling operations, serious damage or destruction of equipment and property and substantial damage to producing formations and surrounding lands and waters.

        Our Offshore drilling operations are also subject to potentially greater environmental liability, including pollution of offshore waters and related negative impact on wildlife and habitat, adverse sea conditions and platform damage or destruction due to collision with aircraft or marine vessels. Our Offshore operations may also be negatively affected by blowouts or uncontrolled release of oil by third parties whose offshore operations are unrelated to our operations. We operate several platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico experiences hurricanes and other extreme weather conditions on a frequent basis, the frequency of which may increase with any climate change. Damage caused by high winds and turbulent seas could potentially curtail operations on such platform rigs for significant periods of time until the damage can be repaired. Moreover, even if our platform rigs are not directly damaged by such storms, we may experience disruptions in operations due to damage to customer platforms and other related facilities in the area.

        We have a new-build rig assembly facility located near the Houston, Texas ship channel, and our principal fabricator and other vendors are also located in the gulf coast region. Due to their location, these facilities are exposed to potentially greater hurricane damage.

        We have indemnification agreements with many of our customers and we also maintain liability and other forms of insurance. In general, our drilling contracts contain provisions requiring our

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customers to indemnify us for, among other things, pollution and reservoir damage. However, our contractual rights to indemnification may be unenforceable or limited due to negligent or willful acts by us, our subcontractors and/or suppliers. Our customers may also dispute, or be unable to meet, their contractual indemnification obligations to us. Accordingly, we may be unable to transfer these risks to our drilling customers by contract or indemnification agreements. Incurring a liability for which we are not fully indemnified or insured could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        With the exception of "named wind storm" risk in the Gulf of Mexico, we insure rigs and related equipment at values that approximate the current replacement cost on the inception date of the policy. However, we self-insure a large deductible as well as a significant portion of the estimated replacement cost of our offshore rigs and our land rigs and equipment. We also carry insurance with varying deductibles and coverage limits with respect to offshore platform rigs and "named wind storm" risk in the Gulf of Mexico.

        We have insurance coverage for comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation and employer's liability, and certain other specific risks. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. We retain a significant portion of our expected losses under our worker's compensation, general liability and automobile liability programs. The Company self-insures a number of other risks including loss of earnings and business interruption. We are unable to obtain significant amounts of insurance to cover risks of underground reservoir damage.

        If a significant accident or other event occurs and is not fully covered by insurance or an enforceable or recoverable indemnity from a customer, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our insurance will not in all situations provide sufficient funds to protect us from all liabilities that could result from our drilling operations. Our coverage includes aggregate policy limits. As a result, we retain the risk for any loss in excess of these limits. No assurance can be given that all or a portion of our coverage will not be cancelled during fiscal 2015, that insurance coverage will continue to be available at rates considered reasonable or that our coverage will respond to a specific loss. Further, we may experience difficulties in collecting from our insurers or our insurers may deny all or a portion of our claims for insurance coverage.

A tepid or deteriorating global economy may affect our business.

        As a result of volatility in oil and natural gas prices and a tepid global economic environment, we are unable to determine whether our customers will maintain spending on exploration and development drilling or whether customers and/or vendors and suppliers will be able to access financing necessary to sustain their current level of operations, fulfill their commitments and/or fund future operations and obligations. In the event the global economic environment remains tepid or deteriorates, industry fundamentals may be impacted and result in stagnant or reduced demand for drilling rigs. Furthermore, these factors may result in certain of our customers experiencing an inability to pay vendors, including us. The global economic environment in the past has experienced significant deterioration in a relatively short period of time and there can be no assurance that the global economic environment will not quickly deteriorate again due to one or more factors. These conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The contract drilling business is highly competitive.

        Competition in contract drilling involves such factors as price, rig availability and excess rig capacity in the industry, efficiency, condition and type of equipment, reputation, operating safety, environmental impact, and customer relations. Competition is primarily on a regional basis and may vary significantly by region at any particular time. Land drilling rigs can be readily moved from one

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region to another in response to changes in levels of activity, and an oversupply of rigs in any region may result, leading to increased price competition.

        Although many contracts for drilling services are awarded based solely on price, we have been successful in establishing long-term relationships with certain customers which have allowed us to secure drilling work even though we may not have been the lowest bidder for such work. We have continued to attempt to differentiate our services based upon our FlexRigs and our engineering design expertise, operational efficiency, safety and environmental awareness. This strategy is less effective when lower demand for drilling services intensifies price competition and makes it more difficult or impossible to compete on any basis other than price. Also, future improvements in operational efficiency and safety by our competitors could negatively affect our ability to differentiate our services.

The loss of one or a number of our large customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        In fiscal 2014, we received approximately 56 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our ten largest contract drilling customers and approximately 26 percent of our consolidated operating revenues from our three largest customers (including their affiliates). We believe that our relationship with all of these customers is good; however, the loss of one or more of our larger customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

New technologies may cause our drilling methods and equipment to become less competitive, higher levels of capital expenditures will be necessary to keep pace with the bifurcation of the drilling industry, and growth through the building of new drilling rigs is not assured.

        The market for our services is characterized by continual technological developments that have resulted in, and will likely continue to result in, substantial improvements in the functionality and performance of rigs and equipment. Our customers are increasingly demanding the services of newer, higher specification drilling rigs. This results in a bifurcation of the drilling fleet and is evidenced by the higher specification drilling rigs (e.g., AC rigs) generally operating at higher overall utilization levels and day rates than the lower specification drilling rigs (e.g., mechanical or SCR rigs). In addition, a significant number of lower specification rigs are being stacked and/or removed from service. As a result of this bifurcation, a higher level of capital expenditures will be required to maintain and improve existing rigs and equipment and purchase and construct newer, higher specification drilling rigs to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of our customers.

        Since the late 1990's we have increased our drilling rig fleet through new construction. Although we take measures to ensure that we use advanced oil and natural gas drilling technology, changes in technology or improvements in competitors' equipment could make our equipment less competitive. There can be no assurance that we will:

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have sufficient capital resources to build new, technologically advanced drilling rigs;

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avoid cost overruns inherent in large construction projects resulting from numerous factors such as shortages of equipment, materials and skilled labor, unscheduled delays in delivery of ordered equipment and materials, unanticipated increases in costs of equipment, materials and labor, design and engineering problems, and financial or other difficulties;

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successfully integrate additional drilling rigs;

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effectively manage the growth and increased size of our organization and drilling fleet;

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successfully deploy idle, stacked or additional drilling rigs;

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maintain crews necessary to operate additional drilling rigs; or

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successfully improve our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects as a result of building new drilling rigs.

        If we are not successful in building new rigs and equipment or upgrading our existing rigs and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner, we could lose market share. One or more technologies that we may implement in the future may not work as we expect and we may be adversely affected. Additionally, new technologies, services or standards could render some of our services, drilling rigs or equipment obsolete, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

New legislation and regulatory initiatives relating to hydraulic fracturing or other aspects of the oil and gas industry could negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the drilling services we provide.

        It is a common practice in our industry for our customers to recover natural gas and oil from shale and other formations through the use of horizontal drilling combined with hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is the process of creating or expanding cracks, or fractures, in formations using water, sand and other additives pumped under high pressure into the formation. The hydraulic fracturing process is typically regulated by state oil and natural gas commissions. Several states have adopted or are considering adopting regulations that could impose more stringent permitting, public disclosure, waste disposal and/or well construction requirements on hydraulic fracturing operations or otherwise seek to ban fracturing activities altogether. In addition to state laws, some local municipalities have adopted or are considering adopting land use restrictions, such as city ordinances, that may restrict or prohibit the performance of well drilling in general and/or hydraulic fracturing in particular. Members of the U.S. Congress and a number of federal agencies are analyzing, or have been requested to review, a variety of environmental issues associated with hydraulic fracturing and the possibility of more stringent regulation. For example, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has undertaken a study of the potential environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water and groundwater. Depending on the outcome of these or other studies, federal and state legislatures and agencies may seek to further regulate, restrict or prohibit hydraulic fracturing activities. Increased regulation and attention given to the hydraulic fracturing process could lead to greater opposition to oil and gas production activities using hydraulic fracturing techniques, operational delays or increased operating and compliance costs in the production of oil and natural gas from shale plays, added difficulty in performing hydraulic fracturing, and potentially a decline in the completion of new oil and gas wells.

        We do not engage in any hydraulic fracturing activities. However, any new laws, regulations or permitting requirements regarding hydraulic fracturing could negatively impact the drilling programs of our customers and, consequently, delay, limit or reduce the drilling services we provide. Widespread regulation significantly restricting or prohibiting hydraulic fracturing by our customers could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Failure to comply with the terms of our plea agreement with the United States Department of Justice may adversely affect our business.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. ("H&PIDC"), and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of H&PIDC's offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. As part of the plea agreement, H&PIDC agreed, during a three-year probationary period, to not commit any further criminal violations and to fulfill the terms of an environmental compliance plan ("ECP") whose purpose is to develop and implement additional training and safety

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programs. Our ability to comply with the terms of the plea agreement is dependent, in part, on our successful implementation of the additional training and safety programs set forth in the ECP. While not anticipated, a failure to comply with the terms of the plea agreement, including the ECP, could result in prosecution and other regulatory sanctions, and could otherwise adversely affect our business. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on us, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions. In addition, we could be exposed to civil litigation arising from the events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Any such litigation may result in financial liability. Refer to Item 3—"Legal Proceedings" and Note 13—"Commitments and Contingencies" included in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K for additional discussion of this subject.

We are subject to the political, economic and social instability risks and local laws associated with doing business in certain foreign countries.

        We currently have operations in South America, the Middle East and Africa. In the future, we may further expand the geographic reach of our operations. As a result, we are exposed to certain political, economic and other uncertainties not encountered in U.S. operations, including increased risks of social unrest, strikes, terrorism, war, kidnapping of employees, nationalization, forced negotiation or modification of contracts, difficulty resolving disputes and enforcing contract provisions, expropriation of equipment as well as expropriation of oil and gas exploration and drilling rights, taxation policies, foreign exchange restrictions and restrictions on repatriation of income and capital, currency rate fluctuations, increased governmental ownership and regulation of the economy and industry in the markets in which we operate, economic and financial instability of national oil companies, and restrictive governmental regulation, bureaucratic delays and general hazards associated with foreign sovereignty over certain areas in which operations are conducted. South American countries, in particular, have historically experienced uneven periods of economic growth, as well as recession, periods of high inflation and general economic and political instability. From time to time these risks have impacted our business. For example, on June 30, 2010, the Venezuelan government expropriated 11 rigs and associated real and personal property owned by our Venezuelan subsidiary. Prior thereto, we also experienced currency devaluation losses in Venezuela and difficulty repatriating U.S. dollars to the United States.

        Additionally, there can be no assurance that there will not be changes in local laws, regulations and administrative requirements or the interpretation thereof which could have a material adverse effect on the profitability of our operations or on our ability to continue operations in certain areas. Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms we find acceptable.

        Although we attempt to minimize the potential impact of such risks by operating in more than one geographical area, during fiscal 2014, approximately 10 percent of our consolidated operating revenues were generated from the international contract drilling business. During fiscal 2014, approximately 74 percent of the international operating revenues were from operations in South America. All of the South American operating revenues were from Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador. The future occurrence of one or more international events arising from the types of risks described above could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

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We depend on a limited number of vendors, some of which are thinly capitalized and the loss of any of which could disrupt our operations.

        Certain key rig components are either purchased from or fabricated by a single or limited number of vendors, and we have no long-term contracts with many of these vendors. Shortages could occur in these essential components due to an interruption of supply or increased demands in the industry. If we are unable to procure certain of such rig components, we would be required to reduce our rig construction or other operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        If our principal fabricator, located on the Texas gulf coast, was unable or unwilling to continue fabricating rig components, then we would have to transfer this work to other acceptable fabricators. This transfer could result in significant delay in the completion of new FlexRigs. Any significant interruption in the fabrication of rig components could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        Certain key rig components are obtained from vendors that are, in some cases, thinly capitalized, independent companies that generate significant portions of their business from us or from a small group of companies in the energy industry. These vendors may be disproportionately affected by any loss of business, downturn in the energy industry or reduction or unavailability of credit. Therefore, disruptions in rig component delivery may occur, and such disruptions and terminations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our securities portfolio may lose significant value due to a decline in equity prices and other market-related risks, thus impacting our debt ratio and financial strength.

        At September 30, 2014, we had a portfolio of securities with a total fair value of approximately $222 million, consisting of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. and Schlumberger, Ltd. These securities are subject to a wide variety of market-related risks that could substantially reduce or increase the fair value of our holdings. The portfolio is recorded at fair value on our balance sheet with changes in unrealized after-tax value reflected in the equity section of our balance sheet. At November 13, 2014, the fair value of the portfolio had decreased to approximately $185 million.

Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or foreign anti-bribery legislation, other governmental regulations and environmental laws could adversely affect our business.

        The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom Bribery Act 2010, generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices and impact our business. Although we have programs in place covering compliance with anti-bribery legislation, any failure to comply with the FCPA or other anti-bribery legislation could subject us to civil and criminal penalties or other sanctions, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operation. We could also face fines, sanctions and other penalties from authorities in the relevant foreign jurisdictions, including prohibition of our participating in or curtailment of business operations in those jurisdictions and the seizure of drilling rigs or other assets.

        Additionally, many aspects of our operations are subject to government regulation, including those relating to drilling practices, pollution, disposal of hazardous substances and oil field waste. The United States and various other countries have environmental regulations which affect drilling operations. The cost of compliance with these laws could be substantial. A failure to comply with these laws and regulations could expose us to substantial civil and criminal penalties. In addition, environmental laws

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and regulations in the United States impose a variety of requirements on "responsible parties" related to the prevention of oil spills and liability for damages from such spills. As an owner and operator of drilling rigs, we may be deemed to be a responsible party under these laws and regulations.

        We believe that we are in substantial compliance with all legislation and regulations affecting our operations in the drilling of oil and gas wells and in controlling the discharge of wastes. To date, compliance costs have not materially affected our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position, although compliance measures may add to the costs of drilling operations. Additional legislation or regulation may reasonably be anticipated, and the effect thereof on our operations cannot be predicted.

Regulation of greenhouse gases and climate change could have a negative impact on our business.

        Scientific studies have suggested that emissions of certain gases, commonly referred to as "greenhouse gases" ("GHGs") and including carbon dioxide and methane, may be contributing to warming of the Earth's atmosphere and other climatic changes. In response to such studies, the issue of climate change and the effect of GHG emissions, in particular emissions from fossil fuels, is attracting increasing attention worldwide. We are aware of the increasing focus of local, state, national and international regulatory bodies on GHG emissions and climate change issues. The United States Congress may consider legislation to reduce GHG emissions. Although it is not possible at this time to predict whether proposed legislation or regulations will be adopted, any such future laws and regulations could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions. Any additional costs or operating restrictions associated with legislation or regulations regarding GHG emissions could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Legal proceedings could have a negative impact on our business.

        The nature of our business makes us susceptible to legal proceedings and governmental investigations from time to time. Lawsuits or claims against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Any litigation or claims, even if fully indemnified or insured, could negatively affect our reputation among our customers and the public, and make it more difficult for us to compete effectively or obtain adequate insurance in the future.

Our business and results of operations may be adversely affected by foreign currency restrictions and devaluation.

        Our contracts for work in foreign countries generally provide for payment in U.S. dollars. However, in Argentina we are paid in Argentine pesos. The Argentine branch of one of our second-tier subsidiaries remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by converting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market and repatriating the U.S. dollars. In the future, other contracts or applicable law may require payments to be made in foreign currencies. Based upon current information, we believe that our exposure to potential losses from currency restrictions and devaluation in foreign countries is immaterial. However, there can be no assurance that we will not experience in Argentina or elsewhere a devaluation of foreign currency, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars even if we are able to negotiate contract provisions designed to mitigate such risks. In the event of future payments in foreign currencies and an inability to timely exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars, we may incur currency devaluation losses which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our current backlog of contract drilling revenue may not be ultimately realized as fixed-term contracts may in certain instances be terminated without an early termination payment.

        Fixed-term drilling contracts customarily provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an "early termination payment" to be paid to us if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. However, under certain limited circumstances, such as destruction of a drilling rig, our bankruptcy, sustained unacceptable performance by us or delivery of a rig beyond certain grace and/or liquidated damage periods, no early termination payment would be paid to us. Even if an early termination payment is owed to us, a poor global economic environment may affect the customer's ability to pay the early termination payment. We also may not be able to perform under these contracts due to events beyond our control, and our customers may seek to cancel or renegotiate our contracts for various reasons, including those described above. As of September 30, 2014, our contract drilling backlog was approximately $5.0 billion for future revenues under firm commitments. Our inability or the inability of our customers to perform under our or their contractual obligations may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may have additional tax liabilities.

        We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous other jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly audited by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different than what is reflected in income tax provisions and accruals. An audit or litigation could materially affect our financial position, income tax provision, net income, or cash flows in the period or periods challenged. It is also possible that future changes to tax laws (including tax treaties) could impact our ability to realize the tax savings recorded to date.

Shortages of drilling equipment and supplies could adversely affect our operations.

        The contract drilling business is highly cyclical. During periods of increased demand for contract drilling services, delays in delivery and shortages of drilling equipment and supplies can occur. These risks are intensified during periods when the industry experiences significant new drilling rig construction or refurbishment. Any such delays or shortages could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Reliance on management and competition for experienced personnel may negatively impact our operations or financial results.

        We greatly depend on the efforts of our executive officers and other key employees to manage our operations. The loss of members of management could have a material effect on our business. Similarly, we utilize highly skilled personnel in operating and supporting our businesses. In times of high utilization, it can be difficult to retain, and in some cases find, qualified individuals. Although to date our operations have not been materially affected by competition for personnel, an inability to obtain or find a sufficient number of qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our business is subject to cybersecurity risks.

        Threats to information technology systems associated with cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents or attacks continue to grow. Cybersecurity attacks could include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data and the unauthorized release, corruption or loss of our data, loss of our intellectual property, theft of our FlexRig and other technology, loss or

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damage to our data delivery systems, other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in our critical systems, and increased costs to prevent, respond to or mitigate cybersecurity events. It is possible that our business, financial and other systems could be compromised, which might not be noticed for some period of time. Although we utilize various procedures and controls to mitigate our exposure to such risk, cybersecurity attacks are evolving and unpredictable. The occurrence of such an attack could lead to financial losses and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are not aware that any material cybersecurity breaches have occurred to date.

Unionization efforts and labor regulations in certain countries in which we operate could materially increase our costs or limit our flexibility.

        Efforts may be made from time to time to unionize portions of our workforce. In addition, we may in the future be subject to strikes or work stoppages and other labor disruptions. Additional unionization efforts, new collective bargaining agreements or work stoppages could materially increase our costs, reduce our revenues or limit our flexibility.

Any future implementation of price controls on oil and natural gas would affect our operations.

        The United States Congress may in the future impose some form of price controls on either oil, natural gas, or both. Any future limits on the price of oil or natural gas could negatively affect the demand for our services and, consequently, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Covenants in our debt agreements restrict our ability to engage in certain activities.

        Our debt agreements pertaining to certain long-term unsecured debt and our unsecured revolving credit facility contain various covenants that may in certain instances restrict our ability to, among other things, incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness, incur liens, make loans or certain types of investments, sell or otherwise dispose of assets, enter into new lines of business, and merge or consolidate. In addition, our debt agreements also require us to maintain minimum current, funded leverage and interest coverage ratios. Such restrictions may limit our ability to successfully execute our business plans, which may have adverse consequences on our operations.

Improvements in or new discoveries of alternative energy technologies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

        Since our business depends on the level of activity in the oil and natural gas industry, any improvement in or new discoveries of alternative energy technologies that increase the use of alternative forms of energy and reduce the demand for oil and natural gas could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Item 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

        We have received no written comments regarding our periodic or current reports from the staff of the SEC that were issued 180 days or more preceding the end of our 2014 fiscal year and that remain unresolved.

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Item 2.    PROPERTIES

CONTRACT DRILLING

        The following table sets forth certain information concerning our U.S. land and offshore drilling rigs as of September 30, 2014:

Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
FLEXRIGS
TEXAS		164		18,000	SCR (FlexRig1)		1,500
TEXAS		165		18,000	SCR (FlexRig1)		1,500
TEXAS		166		18,000	SCR (FlexRig1)		1,500
TEXAS		167		18,000	SCR (FlexRig1)		1,500
TEXAS		168		18,000	SCR (FlexRig1)		1,500
TEXAS		169		18,000	SCR (FlexRig1)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		179		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		180		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		181		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		182		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		183		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		184		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		185		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		186		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		187		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		188		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		189		18,000	SCR (FlexRig2)		1,500
TEXAS		210		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS*		211		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		212		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		214		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
WYOMING		215		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		216		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		218		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		220		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		221		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		222		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		223		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		224		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		225		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		226		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		227		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		231		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		232		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		233		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		235		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		236		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS*		238		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		239		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		240		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		241		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		244		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
TEXAS		245		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		246		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		247		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		248		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
MISSISSIPPI		249		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		250		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		251		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		252		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		253		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		254		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		255		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		256		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		257		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
MONTANA		258		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		259		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		260		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		261		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		262		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		263		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		264		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		265		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		266		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		267		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		268		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		269		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
WYOMING		271		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
MONTANA		272		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		273		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		274		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
WYOMING		275		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
UTAH		276		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		277		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		278		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		279		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		280		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		281		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		282		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		283		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
OHIO		284		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
WEST VIRGINIA		285		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		286		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
OHIO		287		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		288		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
LOUISIANA		289		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
OHIO		290		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		293		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		294		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		295		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		296		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
OKLAHOMA		297		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
WYOMING		298		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		299		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		300		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		302		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		303		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		304		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		305		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		306		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
COLORADO		307		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		308		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		309		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
WYOMING		310		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		311		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		312		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		313		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		314		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		315		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		316		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		317		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		318		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		319		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		320		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		321		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		322		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		323		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		324		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		325		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		326		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		327		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		328		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		329		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		330		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
LOUISIANA		331		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		332		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		340		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		341		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		342		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
COLORADO		343		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
TEXAS		344		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		345		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		346		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		347		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		348		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		349		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		351		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		352		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
NORTH DAKOTA		353		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		354		18,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,500

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
TEXAS		355		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		356		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		360		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		361		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		362		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
TEXAS		370		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		371		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		372		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		373		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		374		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		375		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		376		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		377		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		378		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		379		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		380		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		381		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		382		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		383		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		384		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OHIO		385		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		386		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		387		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		388		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		389		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		390		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		391		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		392		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		393		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		394		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		395		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		396		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		397		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		398		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		399		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		415		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		416		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
LOUISIANA		417		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		418		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		419		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		420		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		421		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		422		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		423		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		424		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		425		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		426		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		427		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		428		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
TEXAS		429		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		430		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		431		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		432		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		433		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		434		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		435		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		436		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		437		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		438		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		439		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		440		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		441		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		442		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		443		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CALIFORNIA		444		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		445		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		446		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		447		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		448		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		449		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		450		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		451		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		452		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		453		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		454		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		455		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		456		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		457		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		458		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		459		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		460		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		461		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		462		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		463		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		464		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		465		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		466		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		467		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		468		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		469		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		470		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		471		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		472		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		473		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		474		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		475		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		477		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		478		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
TEXAS		479		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		480		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		481		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		482		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		483		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		485		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		486		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		487		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		488		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		489		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		490		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		491		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		492		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		493		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		494		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		495		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		496		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		497		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		498		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		499		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		500		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		501		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		502		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		503		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		504		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		505		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		506		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		507		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		508		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		509		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		510		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		511		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		512		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		513		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		514		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		515		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		516		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		517		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		518		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		519		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
WYOMING		520		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		521		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
COLORADO		522		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
LOUISIANA		523		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
NORTH DAKOTA		524		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		525		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		526		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		527		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		528		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
OKLAHOMA		529		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		530		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
OHIO		531		25,000	AC (FlexRig5)		1,500
TEXAS		600		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		601		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		602		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		603		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		604		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		605		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		606		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		607		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		608		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		609		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		610		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		611		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
OKLAHOMA		612		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		613		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		614		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		615		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		616		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		617		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		618		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		619		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		620		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
NEW MEXICO		621		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		622		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
MISSISSIPPI		623		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		624		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
COLORADO		625		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		626		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		627		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
PENNSYLVANIA		628		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		629		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		630		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
TEXAS		631		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
CONVENTIONAL RIGS
LOUISIANA		72		30,000	SCR		3,000
OKLAHOMA		73		30,000	SCR		3,000
LOUISIANA		134		30,000	SCR		3,000
TEXAS		136		30,000	SCR		3,000
TEXAS		157		30,000	SCR		3,000
LOUISIANA		161		30,000	SCR		3,000
LOUISIANA		163		30,000	SCR		3,000
OFFSHORE PLATFORM RIGS
GULF OF MEXICO		203		20,000	Self-Erecting		2,500
GULF OF MEXICO		205		20,000	Self-Erecting		2,000
GULF OF MEXICO		206		20,000	Self-Erecting		2,000

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Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
GULF OF MEXICO		100		30,000	Conventional		3,000
GULF OF MEXICO		105		30,000	Conventional		3,000
GULF OF MEXICO		107		30,000	Conventional		3,000
GULF OF MEXICO		201		30,000	Tension-leg		3,000
GULF OF MEXICO		202		30,000	Tension-leg		3,000
GULF OF MEXICO		204		30,000	Tension-leg		3,000

*

Rig moved to Argentina in the first quarter of fiscal 2015

        The following table sets forth information with respect to the utilization of our U.S. land and offshore drilling rigs for the periods indicated:

	Years ended September 30,
	2010			2011			2012			2013			2014
U.S. Land Rigs
Number of rigs at end of period		220			248			282			302			329
Average rig utilization rate during period (1)		73	%		86	%		89	%		82	%		86	%
U.S. Offshore Platform Rigs
Number of rigs at end of period		9			9			9			9			9
Average rig utilization rate during period (1)		80	%		77	%		79	%		89	%		89	%

(1)

A rig is considered to be utilized when it is operated or being moved, assembled or dismantled under contract.

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        The following table sets forth certain information concerning our international drilling rigs as of September 30, 2014:

Location	Rig		Optimum Depth (Feet)		Rig Type	Drawworks: Horsepower
Argentina		230		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Argentina		234		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Argentina		335		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Argentina		336		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Argentina		337		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Argentina		338		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Argentina		123		26,000	SCR		2,100
Argentina		175		30,000	SCR		3,000
Argentina		177		30,000	SCR		3,000
Argentina		151		30,000+	SCR		3,000
Argentina		213		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Argentina		217		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Argentina		219		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Argentina		229		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Bahrain		292		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Bahrain		301		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Bahrain		339		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Colombia		237		18,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Colombia		291		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Colombia		333		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Colombia		334		8,000	AC (FlexRig4)		1,150
Colombia		133		30,000	SCR		3,000
Colombia#		139		30,000+	SCR		3,000
Colombia		152		30,000+	SCR		3,000
Colombia		900		30,000+	AC Drive		3,000
Ecuador		132		18,000	SCR		1,500
Ecuador		176		18,000	SCR		1,500
Ecuador		121		20,000	SCR		1,700
Ecuador		190		26,000	SCR		2,000
Ecuador		117		26,000	SCR		2,500
Ecuador		138		26,000	SCR		2,500
Mozambique		243		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Tunisia		228		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
Tunisia		242		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
UAE		476		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500
UAE		484		22,000	AC (FlexRig3)		1,500

#

Rig moved to U.S. Land in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

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        The following table sets forth information with respect to the utilization of our international drilling rigs for the periods indicated:

	Years ended September 30,
	2010			2011			2012			2013			2014
Number of rigs at end of period		28			24			29			29			36
Average rig utilization rate during period (1)(2)		71	%		70	%		77	%		82	%		76	%

(1)

A rig is considered to be utilized when it is operated or being moved, assembled or dismantled under contract.

(2)

Does not include rigs returned to the United States for major modifications and upgrades.

STOCK PORTFOLIO

        Information required by this item regarding our stock portfolio may be found on, and is incorporated by reference to, Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Stock Portfolio Held" included in this Form 10-K.

Item 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

1.

Investigation by the Department of the Interior.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of the Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on us, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions.

2.

Venezuela Expropriation.

        Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). We are seeking damages for the taking of our Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery.

Item 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

        Not applicable.

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OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

        The following table sets forth the names and ages of our executive officers, together with all positions and offices held with the Company by such executive officers. Officers are elected to serve until the meeting of the Board of Directors following the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and have qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal.

John W. Lindsay, 53	President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2014; President and Chief Operating Officer from September 2012 to March 2014; Director since September 2012; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2010 to September 2012; Executive Vice President, U.S. and International Operations of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from 2006 to 2012; Vice President of U.S. Land Operations of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. from 1997 to 2006
Steven R. Mackey, 63	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer since June 2014; Executive Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer from March 2010 to June 2014; Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel from June 2008 to March 2010; Secretary from 1990 to June 2014; Vice President from 1988 to 2010; General Counsel since 1988
Juan Pablo Tardio, 49	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since April 2010; Director of Investor Relations from January 2008 to April 2010; Manager of Investor Relations from August 2005 to January 2008

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PART II

Item 5.    MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market Information

        The principal market on which our common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "HP". As of November 14, 2014, there were 617 record holders of our common stock as listed by our transfer agent's records. The high and low sale prices per share for the common stock for each quarterly period during the past two fiscal years as reported in the NYSE-Composite Transaction quotations follow:

	2013				2014
Quarter	High		Low		High		Low
First	$	57.19	$	44.95	$	84.87	$	68.87
Second		69.38		55.79		108.43		81.34
Third		66.02		55.78		118.02		103.54
Fourth		71.36		62.35		118.95		96.79

Dividends

        We paid quarterly cash dividends during the past two fiscal years as shown in the table below. Payment of future dividends will depend on earnings and other factors.

	Paid per Share				Total Payment
	Fiscal				Fiscal
Quarter	2013		2014		2013		2014
First	$	.0700	$	.5000	$	7,430,942	$	53,859,536
Second		.1500		.6250		16,038,413		67,685,672
Third		.1500		.6250		16,049,768		67,996,052
Fourth		.5000		.6875		53,534,259		74,844,562

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Performance Graph

        The following performance graph reflects the yearly percentage change in our cumulative total stockholder return on common stock as compared with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Oil & Gas Drilling Index. All cumulative returns assume an initial investment of $100, the reinvestment of dividends and are calculated on a fiscal year basis ending on September 30 of each year.

			INDEXED RETURNS Years Ending
	Base Period Sep09
Company / Index			Sep10		Sep11		Sep12		Sep13		Sep14
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.		100		102.92		103.73		122.31		179.61		261.40
S&P 500 Index		100		110.16		111.42		145.08		173.14		207.30
S&P 500 Oil & Gas Drilling Index		100		91.14		81.05		97.25		107.69		94.57

        The above performance graph and related information shall not be deemed to be "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such a filing.

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Item 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

        The following table summarizes selected financial information and should be read in conjunction with Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" included in this Form 10-K.

Five-year Summary of Selected Financial Data

	2014			2013		2012		2011			2010
	(in thousands except per share amounts)
Operating revenues	$	3,719,707		$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802	$	2,543,894		$	1,875,162
Income from continuing operations		708,766			721,453		573,609		434,668			286,081
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186		7,436		(482	)		(129,769	)
Net Income		708,719			736,639		581,045		434,186			156,312
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations		6.54			6.75		5.35		4.06			2.70
Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations		—			0.14		0.07		—			(1.23	)
Basic earnings per share		6.54			6.89		5.42		4.06			1.47
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations		6.46			6.65		5.27		3.99			2.66
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations		—			0.14		0.07		—			(1.21	)
Diluted earnings per share		6.46			6.79		5.34		3.99			1.45
Total assets*		6,721,861			6,264,827		5,721,085		5,003,891			4,265,370
Long-term debt		40,000			80,000		195,000		235,000			360,000
Cash dividends declared per common share		2.625			1.300		0.280		0.260			0.220

*

Total assets for all years include amounts related to discontinued operations. As further discussed in Note 2—"Discontinued Operations" included in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K, our Venezuelan subsidiary was classified as discontinued operations on June 30, 2010, after the seizure of our drilling assets in that country by the Venezuelan government.

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Item 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Risk Factors and Forward-Looking Statements

        The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Part I of this Form 10-K as well as the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto included in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. Our future operating results may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond our control. These include, among other factors, fluctuations in oil and natural gas prices, unexpected expiration or termination of drilling contracts, currency exchange gains and losses, expropriation of real and personal property, changes in general economic conditions, disruptions to the global credit markets, rapid or unexpected changes in technologies, risks of foreign operations, uninsured risks, changes in domestic and foreign policies, laws and regulations and uncertain business conditions that affect our businesses. Accordingly, past results and trends should not be used by investors to anticipate future results or trends.

        With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations include forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions. We caution that, while we believe such assumptions to be reasonable and make them in good faith, assumed facts almost always vary from actual results. The differences between assumed facts and actual results can be material. We are including this cautionary statement to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statements made by us or persons acting on our behalf. The factors identified in this cautionary statement and those factors discussed under Item 1A—"Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K are important factors (but not necessarily inclusive of all important factors) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by us or persons acting on our behalf. Except as required by law, we undertake no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on changes of internal estimates or expectations or otherwise.

Executive Summary

        Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is primarily a contract drilling company with a total fleet of 374 drilling rigs at September 30, 2014. Our contract drilling segments consist of the U.S. Land segment with 329 rigs, the Offshore segment with 9 offshore platform rigs and the International Land segment with 36 rigs at September 30, 2014. We continued to expand our rig fleet in 2014 and our flexibility in managing our own rate of production has allowed us to quickly respond to changing levels of FlexRig demand. Our position in the market is strengthened by our high quality fleet, our long-term contracts and our customer base. The market demand for AC drive rigs continued to increase during the year. During 2014, we placed into service 44 new FlexRigs and one new AC drive rig, all with fixed-term contracts. At September 30, 2014, we had 325 active rigs, compared to 276 active rigs at the same time during the prior year.

        In addition, our customers continue to focus on efficiency, technology and safety. We believe that our superior field performance and safety record will allow us to continue to gain market share over the coming years.

        As further discussed in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements, our Venezuelan subsidiary was classified as discontinued operations on June 30, 2010, after the seizure of our drilling assets in that country by the Venezuelan government. Except as specifically discussed, the following results of operations pertain only to our continuing operations. Unless otherwise indicated, references to 2014, 2013 and 2012 in the following discussion are referring to our fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012.

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Results of Operations

        All per share amounts included in the Results of Operations discussion are stated on a diluted basis. Our net income for 2014 was $708.7 million ($6.46 per share), compared with $736.6 million ($6.79 per share) for 2013 and $581.0 million ($5.34 per share) for 2012. Included in our net income is after-tax gains from the sale of investment securities of $27.8 million ($0.25 per share) in 2014 and $97.9 million ($0.91 per share) in 2013. Net income also includes after-tax gains from the sale of assets of $12.7 million ($0.12 per share) in 2014, $12.2 million ($0.11 per share) in 2013 and $12.3 million ($0.11 per share) in 2012.

        Consolidated operating revenues were $3.7 billion in 2014, $3.4 billion in 2013 and $3.2 billion in 2012. Our total number of revenue days (drilling activity) also increased to record levels during 2014. The number of revenue days in our U.S. Land segment totaled 100,638 in 2014, compared to 88,620 in 2013 and 86,340 in 2012. Our U.S. land rig utilization was 86 percent in 2014, 82 percent in 2013 and 89 percent in 2012. The average number of U.S. land rigs available was 319 rigs in 2014, 295 rigs in 2013 and 266 rigs in 2012. Revenue in the Offshore segment steadily increased in 2014 and 2013 from 2012, while rig utilization for offshore rigs was 89 percent in 2014 and 2013, compared to 79 percent in 2012. Revenue and rig utilization in the International Land segment decreased in 2014 from 2013 after increasing in 2013 from 2012. Rig utilization in our International Land segment was 76 percent in 2014, 82 percent in 2013 and 77 percent in 2012.

        In 2014 and 2013, we had $45.2 million and $162.1 million in gains from the sale of investment securities, respectively. We did not sell any investment securities in 2012. Interest and dividend income was $1.6 million, $1.7 million and $1.4 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Direct operating costs in 2014 were $2.0 billion or 54 percent of operating revenues, compared with $1.9 billion or 55 percent of operating revenues in 2013 and $1.8 billion or 56 percent of operating revenues in 2012.

        Depreciation expense was $523.5 million in 2014, $455.6 million in 2013 and $387.5 million in 2012. Included in depreciation are abandonments of equipment of $23.0 million in 2014, $9.1 million in 2013 and $16.4 million in 2012. Depreciation expense, exclusive of the abandonments, increased over the three-year period as we placed into service 45 new rigs in 2014, 20 in 2013 and 48 in 2012. Depreciation expense in 2015 is expected to increase from 2014 from new rigs placed into service during 2014 and additional rigs placed into service during 2015. (See Liquidity and Capital Resources.)

        As conditions warrant, management performs an analysis of the industry market conditions impacting its long-lived assets in each drilling segment. Based on this analysis, management determines if any impairment is required. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, no impairment was recorded.

        General and administrative expenses totaled $135.1 million in 2014, $126.3 million in 2013 and $107.3 million in 2012. The $8.8 million increase in 2014 from 2013 is primarily due to continued growth in the number of employees in the comparative periods and increases in salaries, bonuses, and stock-based compensation. The $19.0 million increase in 2013 from 2012 was due to increases in stock-based compensation of approximately $17.3 million associated with growth in the number of employees and increases in wages in the comparative periods.

        Interest expense net of amounts capitalized totaled $4.7 million in 2014, $6.1 million in 2013 and $8.7 million in 2012. Interest expense is primarily attributable to the fixed-rate debt outstanding. Interest expense decreased in 2014 from 2013 and in 2013 from 2012 primarily due to a reduction in outstanding debt balances during the three years. Capitalized interest was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. All of the capitalized interest is attributable to our rig construction program.

        The provision for income taxes totaled $387.5 million in 2014, $392.8 million in 2013 and $329.0 million in 2012. The effective income tax rate was 35.4 percent in 2014 compared to

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35.3 percent in 2013 and 36.4 percent in 2012. Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management's judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future. (See Note 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional income tax disclosures.)

        During 2014, 2013 and 2012, we incurred $15.9 million, $15.2 million and $16.1 million, respectively, of research and development expenses primarily related to the ongoing development of the rotary steerable system tools. We anticipate research and development expenses to continue during 2015.

        Expenses incurred within the country of Venezuela are reported as discontinued operations. Included in 2013 and 2012 are proceeds from arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") or PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo") related to the seizure of our property in Venezuela on June 30, 2010. Proceeds of $15.0 million and $7.5 million were received and recorded as discontinued operations in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Venezuelan government, PDVSA and Petroleo. Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The following tables summarize operations by reportable operating segment.

Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

	2014			2013			% Change
	(in thousands, except operating statistics)
U.S. LAND OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	3,099,954		$	2,785,449			11.3	%
Direct operating expenses		1,576,702			1,424,716			10.7
General and administrative expense		41,573			37,070			12.1
Depreciation		455,934			391,072			16.6
Segment operating income	$	1,025,745		$	932,591			10.0
Operating Statistics:
Revenue days		100,638			88,620			13.6	%
Average rig revenue per day	$	28,194		$	28,382			(0.7	)
Average rig expense per day	$	13,058		$	13,029			0.2
Average rig margin per day	$	15,136		$	15,353			(1.4	)
Number of rigs at end of period		329			302			8.9
Rig utilization		86	%		82	%		4.9

Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses of $262,532 and $270,223 for 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Rig utilization in 2013 excludes two FlexRigs completed and ready for delivery at September 30, 2013.

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        Operating income in the U.S. Land segment increased to $1.0 billion in 2014 from $932.6 million in 2013 primarily due to an increase in revenue days. Included in U.S. land revenues for 2014 and 2013 is approximately $11.7 million and $19.0 million, respectively, from early termination and revenue from customers that requested delivery delays for new FlexRigs. Excluding early termination related revenue and customer requested delivery delay revenue for new FlexRigs, the average revenue per day for 2014 only slightly decreased by $90 to $28,080 from $28,168 in 2013. Direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 51 percent in 2014 and 51 percent in 2013.

        Rig utilization increased to 86 percent in 2014 from 82 percent in 2013. The total number of rigs at September 30, 2014 was 329 compared to 302 rigs at September 30, 2013. The net increase is due to 42 new FlexRigs completed and placed into service, 6 FlexRigs transferred to the International Land segment and 9 older conventional rigs removed from service. Subsequent to September 30, 2014 two FlexRigs were transferred to the International Land segment and three additional FlexRigs are expected to be transferred during 2015.

        Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we announced we had entered into agreements with two customers to build and operate six new FlexRigs. As of November 13, 2014, 41 announced FlexRigs remained to be delivered.

        Depreciation includes charges for abandoned equipment of $21.5 million and $8.2 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Included in abandonments in 2014 is the decommission of nine conventional rigs and spare equipment for drilling rigs. Included in abandonments in 2013 is the decommission of two conventional rigs. Excluding the abandonment amounts, depreciation in 2014 increased 13 percent from 2013 due to the increase in available rigs. As a result of the new FlexRigs added in fiscal 2014 and additional rigs scheduled for completion in fiscal 2015, we anticipate depreciation expense to continue to increase in fiscal 2015.

        At September 30, 2014, 294 out of 329 existing rigs in the U.S. Land segment were generating revenue. Of the 294 rigs generating revenue, 176 were under fixed-term contracts, and 118 were working in the spot market. At November 13, 2014, the number of existing rigs under fixed-term contracts in the segment was 179 and the number of rigs working in the spot market increased to 119.

Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

	2014			2013			% Change
	(in thousands, except operating statistics)
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	250,811		$	221,863			13.0	%
Direct operating expenses		158,834			146,184			8.7
General and administrative expense		9,858			8,849			11.4
Depreciation		12,300			13,766			(10.6	)
Segment operating income	$	69,819		$	53,064			31.6
Operating Statistics:
Revenue days		2,920			2,920			—	%
Average rig revenue per day	$	63,094		$	61,069			3.3
Average rig expense per day	$	37,653		$	37,654			—
Average rig margin per day	$	25,441		$	23,415			8.7
Number of rigs at end of period		9			9			—
Rig utilization		89	%		89	%		—

Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses of $19,007 and $19,701 for 2014 and 2013, respectively. The operating statistics only include rigs owned by us and exclude offshore platform management and labor service contracts and currency revaluation expense.

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        Total revenue and segment operating income in our Offshore segment increased in 2014 from 2013 primarily due to our offshore management contracts. Included in 2013 direct operating expenses is a one-time charge of $6.4 million related to an incident in the Gulf of Mexico more fully discussed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. At September 30, 2014 and 2013, eight of our nine rigs were working. The ninth rig commenced operations during the first fiscal quarter of 2015.

Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

	2014			2013			% Change
	(in thousands, except operating statistics)
INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	355,532		$	366,841			(3.1	)%
Direct operating expenses		274,894			282,335			(2.6	)
General and administrative expense		4,289			3,911			9.7
Depreciation		39,932			36,000			10.9
Segment operating income	$	36,417		$	44,595			(18.3	)
Operating Statistics:
Revenue days		8,303			8,707			(4.6	)%
Average rig revenue per day	$	37,117		$	37,246			(0.3	)
Average rig expense per day	$	27,278		$	27,589			(1.1	)
Average rig margin per day	$	9,839		$	9,657			1.9
Number of rigs at end of period		36			29			24.1
Rig utilization		76	%		82	%		(7.3	)

Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses of $47,350 and $42,542 for 2014 and 2013, respectively. Also excluded are the effects of currency revaluation expense.

        The International Land segment had operating income of $36.4 million for 2014 compared to $44.6 million for 2013. Included in International land revenues in 2013 is approximately $5.3 million related to early termination fees.

        Excluding the $5.3 million early termination fee in 2013, segment operating income in 2014 decreased from 2013 with revenue days decreasing 4.6 percent and rig utilization decreasing to 76 percent in 2014 from 82 percent in 2013. The total number of rigs increased to 36 at September 30, 2014 from 29 at September 30, 2013.

        During 2014, the total number of rigs increased by seven due to one new 3,000 horsepower AC drive rig added to the fleet and six FlexRigs transferred from the U.S. Land segment. As of November 13, 2014, an additional two rigs were transferred from the U.S. Land segment with another three expected to transfer during 2015. All of the additional rigs added to the segment in 2014 through November 13, 2014 and those expected to be added in 2015 are under fixed-term contracts.

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Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	2013			2012			% Change
	(in thousands, except operating statistics)
U.S. LAND OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	2,785,449		$	2,678,475			4.0	%
Direct operating expenses		1,424,716			1,407,986			1.2
General and administrative expense		37,070			30,798			20.4
Depreciation		391,072			332,723			17.5
Segment operating income	$	932,591		$	906,968			2.8
Operating Statistics:
Revenue days		88,620			86,340			2.6	%
Average rig revenue per day	$	28,382		$	27,737			2.3
Average rig expense per day	$	13,029		$	13,022			0.1
Average rig margin per day	$	15,353		$	14,715			4.3
Number of rigs at end of period		302			282			7.1
Rig utilization		82	%		89	%		(7.9	)

Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses of $270,223 and $283,640 for 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Rig utilization excludes two FlexRigs completed and ready for delivery at September 30, 2013.

        Operating income in the U.S. Land segment increased to $932.6 million in 2013 from $907.0 million in 2012. Included in U.S. land revenues for 2013 is approximately $19.0 million from early termination and revenue from customers that requested delivery delays for new FlexRigs. Included in U.S. land revenues for 2012 is approximately $10.1 million from early termination revenue. Excluding early termination related revenue and customer requested delivery delay revenue for new FlexRigs, the average revenue per day for 2013 increased by $548 to $28,168 from $27,620 in 2012, primarily attributable to increases in dayrates early in 2012, which then stabilized and only slightly declined in 2013.

        Direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue were 51 percent in 2013 and 53 percent in 2012.

        Rig utilization decreased to 82 percent in 2013 from 89 percent in 2012. The total number of rigs at September 30, 2013 was 302 compared to 282 rigs at September 30, 2012. The net increase is due to 20 new FlexRigs completed and placed into service, two new FlexRigs completed and ready for delivery and two older conventional rigs removed from service.

        Depreciation includes charges for abandoned equipment of $8.2 million and $15.9 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in abandonments is the removal of two conventional rigs in 2013 and seven mechanical highly mobile rigs in 2012. Excluding the abandonment amounts, depreciation in 2013 increased 21 percent from 2012 due to the increase in available rigs.

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Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	2013			2012			% Change
	(in thousands, except operating statistics)
OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	221,863		$	189,086			17.3	%
Direct operating expenses		146,184			126,470			15.6
General and administrative expense		8,849			7,386			19.8
Depreciation		13,766			13,455			2.3
Segment operating income	$	53,064		$	41,775			27.0
Operating Statistics:
Revenue days		2,920			2,625			11.2	%
Average rig revenue per day	$	61,069		$	53,927			13.2
Average rig expense per day	$	37,654		$	33,051			13.9
Average rig margin per day	$	23,415		$	20,876			12.2
Number of rigs at end of period		9			9			—
Rig utilization		89	%		79	%		12.7

Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses of $19,701 and $18,346 for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The operating statistics only include rigs owned by us and exclude offshore platform management and labor service contracts and currency revaluation expense.

        Segment operating income in our Offshore segment increased by 27.0 percent in 2013 from 2012 primarily due to an increase in revenue days and an increase in dayrates reduced by a one-time charge of $6.4 million related to an incident in the Gulf of Mexico more fully discussed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The increase in revenue days is primarily due to two rigs working all of 2013 compared to working only a portion of 2012, offset partially by a third rig completing its contract in 2012 and being idle during 2013.

Comparison of the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012

	2013			2012			% Change
	(in thousands, except operating statistics)
INTERNATIONAL LAND OPERATIONS
Operating revenues	$	366,841		$	270,027			35.9	%
Direct operating expenses		282,335			215,642			30.9
General and administrative expense		3,911			3,318			17.9
Depreciation		36,000			30,701			17.3
Segment operating income	$	44,595		$	20,366			119.0
Operating Statistics:
Revenue days		8,707			7,343			18.6	%
Average rig revenue per day	$	37,246		$	32,998			12.9
Average rig expense per day	$	27,589		$	25,524			8.1
Average rig margin per day	$	9,657		$	7,474			29.2
Number of rigs at end of period		29			29			—
Rig utilization		82	%		77	%		6.5

Operating statistics for per day revenue, expense and margin do not include reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses of $42,542 and $27,720 for 2013 and 2012, respectively. Also excluded are the effects of currency revaluation expense.

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        The International Land segment had operating income of $44.6 million for 2013 compared to $20.4 million for 2012. Included in International land revenues in 2013 is approximately $5.3 million related to early termination fees.

        Revenues increased by $96.8 million in 2013 from 2012 in international land operations and rig utilization increased to 82 percent in 2013 compared to 77 percent in 2012. The total number of rigs remained constant at 29. The average revenue per day for 2013 compared to 2012 increased $4,248 of which $609 is attributable to early termination related revenue. The remaining increase is primarily due to higher dayrates.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

        Our capital spending was $952.9 million in 2014, $809.1 million in 2013 and $1.1 billion in 2012. Net cash provided from operating activities was $1.1 billion in 2014, $997.2 million in 2013 and $1.0 billion in 2012. Our 2015 capital spending is currently estimated to be between $1.4 billion and $1.7 billion, depending primarily on drilling market conditions and incremental demand for additional new FlexRigs during the fiscal year. This estimate includes contracted new builds, capital maintenance requirements, tubulars and other special projects.

        Historically, we have financed operations primarily through internally generated cash flows. In periods when internally generated cash flows are not sufficient to meet liquidity needs, we will either borrow from available credit sources or we may sell portfolio securities. Likewise, if we are generating excess cash flows, we may invest in short-term money market securities.

        We manage a portfolio of marketable securities that, at the close of fiscal 2014, had a fair value of $222.3 million consisting of Atwood Oceanics, Inc. and Schlumberger, Ltd. The value of the portfolio is subject to fluctuation in the market and may vary considerably over time. The portfolio is recorded at fair value on our balance sheet.

        During 2014, we had cash proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities of $49.2 million. During 2013, we had cash proceeds from the sale of investment securities of $232.2 million including $214.1 from the sale of marketable equity available-for-sale securities and $18.1 million from the sale of three limited partnerships. We did not sell any portfolio securities in 2012.

        Our proceeds from asset sales totaled $30.8 million in 2014, $28.0 million in 2013 and $39.9 million in 2012. Income from asset sales in 2014 totaled $19.6 million, $18.9 million in 2013 and $19.2 million in 2012. In each year we had sales of old or damaged rig equipment and drill pipe used in the ordinary course of business.

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources. During fiscal 2012, we purchased 1,747,819 common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.6 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2014 and 2013. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we purchased 414,992 common shares at an aggregate cost of $32.3 million, which will be held as treasury shares.

        During 2014, we increased our dividends paid in both the second fiscal quarter and the fourth fiscal quarter, representing the 42nd consecutive year of dividend increases. We paid dividends of $2.438 per share, or a total of $264.4 million during 2014 compared to $0.87 per share or $93.1 million paid in 2013 and $0.28 per share or $30.0 million paid in 2012.

        We have $80 million of senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at September 30, 2014 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

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        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on September 30, 2014, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $34.2 million. At September 30, 2014, we had $265.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At September 30, 2014, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        The applicable agreements for all of the unsecured debt described above contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

        At September 30, 2014, we had 193 existing rigs with fixed term contracts with original term durations ranging from six months to seven years, with some expiring in fiscal 2015. The contracts provide for termination at the election of the customer, with an early termination payment to be paid if a contract is terminated prior to the expiration of the fixed term. While most of our customers are primarily major oil companies and large independent oil companies, a risk exists that a customer, especially a smaller independent oil company, may become unable to meet its obligations and may exercise its early termination election in the future and not be able to pay the early termination fee. Although not expected at this time, our future revenue and operating results could be negatively impacted if this were to happen.

        Our operating cash requirements, scheduled debt repayments, any stock repurchases and estimated capital expenditures, including our rig construction program, for fiscal 2015 are expected to be funded through current cash, cash to be provided from operating activities and, possibly, from additional borrowings and sales of available-for-sale securities.

        The current ratio was 2.5 at September 30, 2014 and 2.8 at September 30, 2013. The long-term debt to total capitalization ratio, including the current portion of long-term debt, was two percent at September 30, 2014 compared to four percent at September 30, 2013.

STOCK PORTFOLIO HELD

September 30, 2014	Number of Shares		Cost Basis		Market Value
	(in thousands, except share amounts)
Atwood Oceanics, Inc.		4,000,000	$	60,749	$	174,760
Schlumberger, Ltd.		467,500		3,713		47,540
Total			$	64,462	$	222,300

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Material Commitments

        We have no off balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases discussed below. Our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2014, are summarized in the table below in thousands:

	Payments due by year
Contractual Obligations	Total		2015		2016		2017		2018		2019		After 2019
Long-term debt and estimated interest (a)	$	86,371	$	44,406	$	41,965	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Operating leases (b)		38,476		7,658		5,165		4,489		3,220		3,213		14,731
Purchase obligations (b)		412,949		412,949		—		—		—		—		—
Total contractual obligations	$	537,796	$	465,013	$	47,130	$	4,489	$	3,220	$	3,213	$	14,731

(a)

Interest on fixed-rate debt was estimated based on principal maturities. See Note 3 "Debt" to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

(b)

See Note 13 "Commitments and Contingencies" to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        The above table does not include obligations for our pension plan or amounts recorded for uncertain tax positions.

        In 2014, we contributed $7.3 million to the pension plan. Based on current information available from plan actuaries, we estimate contributing at least $0.1 million in 2015 to meet the minimum contribution required by law. Additional contributions may be made in 2015 to fund unexpected distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. Future contributions beyond 2015 are difficult to estimate due to multiple variables involved.

        At September 30, 2014, we had $17.2 million recorded for uncertain tax positions and related interest and penalties. However, the timing of such payments to the respective taxing authorities cannot be estimated at this time. Income taxes are more fully described in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

        The Consolidated Financial Statements are impacted by the accounting policies used and by the estimates and assumptions made by management during their preparation. These estimates and assumptions are evaluated on an on-going basis. Estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The following is a discussion of the critical accounting policies and estimates used in our financial statements. Other significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Property, Plant and Equipment    Property, plant and equipment, including renewals and betterments, are stated at cost, while maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The interest expense applicable to the construction of qualifying assets is capitalized as a component of the cost of such assets. We account for the depreciation of property, plant and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets considering the estimated salvage value of the property, plant and equipment. Both the estimated useful lives and salvage values require the use of management estimates. Certain events, such as unforeseen changes in operations, technology or market conditions, could materially affect our estimates and assumptions related to depreciation. Management believes that these estimates have been materially accurate in the past. For the years presented in this report, no significant changes were made to the determinations of useful lives or salvage values. Upon

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retirement or other disposal of fixed assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gains or losses are recorded in the results of operations.

        Impairment of Long-lived Assets    Management assesses the potential impairment of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in conditions indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment may include equipment obsolescence, changes in the market demand for a specific asset, periods of relatively low rig utilization, declining revenue per day, declining cash margin per day, completion of specific contracts and/or overall changes in general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and makeup to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors. The use of different assumptions could increase or decrease the estimated fair value of assets and could therefore affect any impairment measurement.

        Self-Insurance Accruals    We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker's compensation, general liability, employer's liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker's compensation, general liability claims and for claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters' estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

        Our wholly-owned captive insurance company finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles. With the exception of "named wind storm" risk in the Gulf of Mexico, we insure rig and related equipment at values that approximate the current replacement cost on the inception date of the policy. We self-insure a $5 million per occurrence deductible, as well as 20 percent of the estimated replacement cost of offshore rigs and 30 percent of the estimated replacement cost for land rigs and equipment. We have two insurance policies covering eight offshore platform rigs for "named windstorm" risk in the Gulf of Mexico. The first policy covers four rigs and has a $75 million aggregate insurance limit over a $3 million deductible. The second policy covers four rigs and has a $40 million aggregate limit and a $3.5 million deductible. Our remaining offshore platform rig is insured by our customer. We maintain certain other insurance coverage with deductibles as high as $2.5 million. Excess insurance is purchased over these coverage amounts to limit our exposure to catastrophic claims, but there can be no assurance that such coverage will respond or be adequate in all circumstances. Retained losses are estimated and accrued based upon our estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred and, using adjuster's estimates, our historical loss experience or estimation methods that are believed to be reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense and related liabilities. We self-insure a number of other risks including loss of earnings and business interruption.

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        Pension Costs and Obligations    Our pension benefit costs and obligations are dependent on various actuarial assumptions. We make assumptions relating to discount rates and expected return on plan assets. Our discount rate is determined by matching projected cash distributions with the appropriate corporate bond yields in a yield curve analysis. The discount rate was lowered to 4.32 percent from 4.80 percent as of September 30, 2014 to reflect changes in the market conditions for high-quality fixed-income investments. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on historical portfolio results and future expectations of rates of return. Actual results that differ from estimated assumptions are accumulated and amortized over the estimated future working life of the plan participants and could therefore affect the expense recognized and obligations in future periods. As of September 30, 2006, the Pension Plan was frozen and benefit accruals were discontinued. As a result, the rate of compensation increase assumption has been eliminated from future periods. We anticipate pension expense to decrease approximately $1.3 million in 2015 from 2014.

        Stock-Based Compensation    Historically, we have granted stock-based awards to key employees and non-employee directors as part of their compensation. We estimate the fair value of all stock option awards as of the date of grant by applying the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The application of this valuation model involves assumptions, some of which are judgmental and highly sensitive. These assumptions include, among others, the expected stock price volatility, the expected life of the stock options and the risk-free interest rate. Expected volatilities were estimated using the historical volatility of our stock based upon the expected term of the option. The expected term of the option was derived from historical data and represents the period of time that options are estimated to be outstanding. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the estimated life of the option was based on the U.S. Treasury Strip rate in effect at the time of the grant. The fair value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for awards granted to employees. Stock-based awards granted to non-employee directors are expensed immediately upon grant.

        The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. We amortize the fair value of restricted stock awards to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. At September 30, 2014, unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock was $20.0 million. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        Revenue Recognition    Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        On October 1, 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU No. 2013-02 amended Accounting standards Codifications ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk    Our contracts for work in foreign countries generally provide for payment in U.S. dollars. However, in Argentina we are paid in Argentine pesos. The Argentine branch of one of our second-tier subsidiaries remits U.S. dollars to its U.S. parent by converting the Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars through the Argentine Foreign Exchange Market and repatriating the U.S. dollars. In the future, other contracts or applicable law may require payments to be made in foreign currencies. Based upon current information, we believe that our exposure to potential losses from currency restrictions and devaluation in foreign countries is immaterial. However, there can be no assurance that we will not experience in Argentina or elsewhere a devaluation of foreign currency, foreign exchange restrictions or other difficulties repatriating U.S. dollars even if we are able to negotiate contract provisions designed to mitigate such risks. In the event of future payments in foreign currencies and an inability to timely exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars, we may incur currency devaluation losses which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We are not operating in any country that is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period. All of our foreign operations use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. As such, if a foreign economy is considered highly inflationary, there would be no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Commodity Price Risk    The demand for contract drilling services is derived from exploration and production companies spending money to explore and develop drilling prospects in search of crude oil and natural gas. Their spending is driven by their cash flow and financial strength, which is affected by trends in crude oil and natural gas commodity prices. Crude oil prices are determined by a number of factors including supply and demand, worldwide economic conditions and geopolitical factors. Crude oil and natural gas prices have historically been volatile and very difficult to predict. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining future spending levels. This volatility can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

        Credit and Capital Market Risk    In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets, as experienced in the past, can make it difficult for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in customer credit defaults or reduced demand

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for drilling services which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We attempt to secure favorable prices through advanced ordering and purchasing for drilling rig components. While these materials have generally been available at acceptable prices, there is no assurance the prices will not vary significantly in the future. Any fluctuations in market conditions causing increased prices in materials and supplies could have a material adverse effect on future operating costs.

        Interest Rate Risk    Our interest rate risk exposure results primarily from short-term rates, mainly LIBOR-based, on borrowings from our commercial banks. Because all of our debt at September 30, 2014 has fixed-rate interest obligations, there is no current risk due to interest rate fluctuation.

        The following tables provide information as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 about our interest rate risk sensitive instruments:

INTEREST RATE RISK AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands)

	2015			2016			2017			2018			2019			After 2019			Total			Fair Value 9/30/14
Fixed-Rate Debt	$	40,000		$	40,000		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	80,000		$	84,328
Average Interest Rate		6.1	%		6.1	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		6.1	%
Variable Rate Debt	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Average Interest Rate

INTEREST RATE RISK AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 (dollars in thousands)

	2014			2015			2016			2017			2018			After 2018			Total			Fair Value 9/30/13
Fixed-Rate Debt	$	115,000		$	40,000		$	40,000		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	195,000		$	205,386
Average Interest Rate		6.5	%		6.1	%		6.1	%		—	%		—	%		—	%		6.3	%
Variable Rate Debt	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Average Interest Rate

        Equity Price Risk    On September 30, 2014, we had a portfolio of securities with a total fair value of $222.3 million. The total fair value of the portfolio of securities was $305.6 million at September 30, 2013. We make no specific plans to sell securities, but rather sell securities based on market conditions and other circumstances. These securities are subject to a wide variety and number of market-related risks that could substantially reduce or increase the fair value of our holdings. The portfolio is recorded at fair value on the balance sheet with changes in unrealized after-tax value reflected in the equity section of the balance sheet. At November 13, 2014, the total fair value of the remaining securities had decreased to approximately $184.8 million. Currently, the fair value exceeds the cost of the investments. We continually monitor the fair value of the investments but are unable to predict future market volatility and any potential impact to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

        Information required by this item may be found in Item 1A—"Risk Factors" and in Item 7—"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" included in this Form 10-K.

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Item 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		45
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		46
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		47
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2014 and 2013		48
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		50
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012		51
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		52

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework) and our report dated November 26, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 26, 2014

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Consolidated Statements of Income

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Operating revenues
Drilling—U.S. Land	$	3,099,954		$	2,785,449		$	2,678,475
Drilling—Offshore		250,811			221,863			189,086
Drilling—International Land		355,532			366,841			270,027
Other		13,410			13,461			14,214
		3,719,707			3,387,614			3,151,802
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs, excluding depreciation		2,009,912			1,852,768			1,750,510
Depreciation		523,549			455,623			387,549
Research and development		15,905			15,235			16,060
General and administrative		135,139			126,250			107,307
Income from asset sales		(19,585	)		(18,923	)		(19,223	)
		2,664,920			2,430,953			2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		1,096,314			1,114,297			902,580
Income tax provision		387,548			392,844			328,971
Income from continuing operations		708,766			721,453			573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		2,758			14,701			7,355
Income tax provision (benefit)		2,805			(485	)		(81	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
NET INCOME	$	708,719		$	736,639		$	581,045
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	0.14		$	0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations	$	—		$	0.14		$	0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic		107,800			106,286			106,819
Diluted		109,141			107,879			108,377

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Net income	$	708,719		$	736,639		$	581,045
Other comprehensive income, net of income taxes:
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities, net of income taxes of ($15.5) million at September 30, 2014, $34.2 million at September 30, 2013 and $37.2 million at September 30, 2012		(19,006	)		46,853			63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net of income taxes of ($17.5) million at September 30, 2014 and ($60.8) million at September 30, 2013		(27,737	)		(92,543	)		—
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of ($1.5) million at September 30, 2014, $6.6 million at September 30, 2013 and $2.4 million at September 30, 2012		(2,661	)		11,413			4,174
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(49,404	)		(34,277	)		67,899
Comprehensive income	$	659,315		$	702,362		$	648,944

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Assets
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	447,868
Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,597 in 2014 and $4,795 in 2013		705,214		621,420
Inventories		106,241		88,866
Deferred income taxes		16,519		16,414
Prepaid expenses and other		81,277		79,938
Current assets of discontinued operations		7,206		3,705
Total current assets		1,277,366		1,258,211
INVESTMENTS		236,644		316,154
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Contract drilling equipment		7,191,281		6,493,606
Construction in progress		288,877		153,252
Real estate properties		64,812		63,542
Other		354,853		310,515
		7,899,823		7,020,915
Less-Accumulated depreciation		2,711,279		2,344,812
Net property, plant and equipment		5,188,544		4,676,103
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Other assets		19,307		14,359
TOTAL ASSETS	$	6,721,861	$	6,264,827

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)

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	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands, except share data and per share amounts)
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	182,031	$	144,379
Accrued liabilities		282,278		189,684
Long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operations		3,217		3,210
Total current liabilities		507,526		452,273
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt		40,000		80,000
Deferred income taxes		1,215,259		1,222,981
Other		64,110		65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations		3,989		495
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,323,358		1,368,827
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 110,508,605 and 108,738,577 shares issued as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 108,232,284 and 106,716,970 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively		11,051		10,874
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		—		—
Additional paid-in capital		383,972		288,758
Retained earnings		4,525,797		4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income		83,126		132,530
		5,003,946		4,534,825
Less treasury stock, 2,276,321 shares in 2014 and 2,021,607 shares in 2013, at cost		112,969		91,098
Total shareholders' equity		4,890,977		4,443,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	6,721,861	$	6,264,827

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity

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	Common Stock										Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Treasury Stock
					Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings
	Shares		Amount											Shares			Amount			Total
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Balance, September 30, 2011		107,243	$	10,724	$	210,909		$	2,954,210		$	98,908			157		$	(4,704	)	$	3,270,047
Comprehensive Income:
Net income									581,045												581,045
Other comprehensive income												67,899									67,899
Dividends declared ($.28 per share)									(29,960	)											(29,960	)
Exercise of stock options		315		32		5,398									47			(2,757	)		2,673
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million						4,340															4,340
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		41		4		(2,485	)								(51	)		967			(1,514	)
Repurchase of common stock															1,748			(77,610	)		(77,610	)
Stock-based compensation						18,078															18,078
Balance, September 30, 2012		107,599		10,760		236,240			3,505,295			166,807			1,901			(84,104	)		3,834,998
Comprehensive Income:
Net income									736,639												736,639
Other comprehensive loss												(34,277	)								(34,277	)
Dividends declared ($1.30 per share)									(139,271	)											(139,271	)
Exercise of stock options		1,057		106		21,746									162			(8,535	)		13,317
Tax benefit of stock-based awards						10,727															10,727
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		83		8		(3,226	)								(41	)		1,541			(1,677	)
Stock-based compensation						23,271															23,271
Balance, September 30, 2013		108,739		10,874		288,758			4,102,663			132,530			2,022			(91,098	)		4,443,727
Comprehensive Income:
Net income									708,719												708,719
Other comprehensive loss												(49,404	)								(49,404	)
Dividends declared ($2.625 per share)									(285,585	)											(285,585	)
Exercise of stock options		1,613		161		41,911									216			(18,822	)		23,250
Tax benefit of stock-based awards						26,616															26,616
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes		157		16		(16	)								38			(3,049	)		(3,049	)
Stock-based compensation						26,703															26,703
Balance, September 30, 2014		110,509	$	11,051	$	383,972		$	4,525,797		$	83,126			2,276		$	(112,969	)	$	4,890,977

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	708,719		$	736,639		$	581,045
Adjustment for (income) loss from discontinued operations		47			(15,186	)		(7,436	)
Income from continuing operations		708,766			721,453			573,609
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		523,549			455,623			387,549
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Stock-based compensation		26,703			23,271			18,078
Pension settlement charge		1,376			—			—
Gain on sale of investment securities		(45,234	)		(162,121	)		—
Income from asset sales		(19,585	)		(18,923	)		(19,223	)
Deferred income tax expense		27,124			29,557			196,931
Other		2			2,490			—
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(83,594	)		(4,806	)		(160,154	)
Inventories		(17,375	)		(12,289	)		(22,170	)
Prepaid expenses and other		(6,287	)		5,730			(27,758	)
Accounts payable		(21,082	)		(52,076	)		54,906
Accrued liabilities		35,845			24,259			195
Deferred income taxes		(784	)		(1,673	)		(180	)
Other noncurrent liabilities		(10,650	)		(17,371	)		(1,592	)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations		1,118,574			996,999			1,000,396
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations		(47	)		186			(64	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,118,527			997,185			1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(952,892	)		(809,066	)		(1,097,680	)
Proceeds from asset sales		30,770			28,026			39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments		49,205			232,221			—
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations		(872,917	)		(548,819	)		(1,057,786	)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations		—			15,000			7,500
Net cash used in investing activities		(872,917	)		(533,819	)		(1,050,286	)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt		(115,000	)		(40,000	)		(115,000	)
Proceeds from line of credit		—			—			20,000
Payments on line of credit		—			—			(20,000	)
Repurchase of common stock		—			—			(77,610	)
Dividends paid		(264,386	)		(93,053	)		(30,049	)
Exercise of stock options		23,250			13,317			2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock		(3,049	)		(1,677	)		(1,514	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		26,616			9,820			3,303
Net cash used in financing activities		(332,569	)		(111,593	)		(218,197	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(86,959	)		351,773			(268,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		447,868			96,095			364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	360,909		$	447,868		$	96,095

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Fiscal years of our foreign operations end on August 31 to facilitate reporting of consolidated results. There were no significant intervening events that materially affected the financial statements.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as more fully described in Note 2. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

        The functional currency for all our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Income statement accounts are translated at average rates for the year. Gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars are included in direct operating costs. Included in direct operating costs are aggregate foreign currency remeasurement and a transaction loss of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and transaction gains of $0.7 million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In October 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several "zero-balance" disbursement accounts

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

for funding payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances.

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.2 million and $25.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash is restricted for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company. Of the total at September 30, 2014, $2.0 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive company and management has elected to restrict an additional $28.2 million. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

        The restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheet as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

        Inventories and supplies are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for use in our drilling operations. Inventories and supplies are valued at the lower of cost (moving average or actual) or market value.

INVESTMENTS

        We maintain investments in equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment's carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the duration of the market decline and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildings and equipment, 10-45 years; and other, 2-23 years). Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes abandonments of $23.0 million, $9.1 million and $16.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Effective September 30, 2014, we decommissioned nine idle conventional rigs. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

        We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

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NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

leases or operating leases as appropriate under ASC 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

        We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completion of specific contracts and/or overall general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair market value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

        We have accrued a liability for estimated worker's compensation and other casualty claims incurred.

DRILLING REVENUES

        Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $328.9 million, $332.5 million and $329.7 million, respectively. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

RENT REVENUES

        We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants' sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Our rent revenues are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

        Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

INCOME TAXES

        Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

        We provide for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 4. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        We record compensation expense associated with stock options in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining term of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. Compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

TREASURY STOCK

        Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

        Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)

exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

NOTE 2 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due in Venezuela.

        Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations. Included in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are proceeds from arbitration, as more fully described in Note 13.

NOTE 3 DEBT

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had $40 million and $80 million, respectively, in unsecured long-term debt outstanding at rates and maturities shown in the following table:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000
	$	80,000	$	195,000
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000

        The intermediate unsecured debt outstanding at September 30, 2013 matured August 15, 2014 and was paid in full.

        We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at September 30, 2014 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 3 DEBT (Continued)

commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on September 30, 2014, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $34.2 million. At September 30, 2014, we had $265.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At September 30, 2014, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt described in this Note 3 contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES

        The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

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HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES (Continued)

        The amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

        Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management's judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future.

        The components of our net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

        The change in our net deferred tax assets and liabilities is impacted by foreign currency remeasurement.

        As of September 30, 2014, we had state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $7.4 million and $24.6 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $49.9 million (of which $39.2 million is reflected as a deferred tax asset in our Consolidated Financial Statements prior to consideration of our valuation allowance) which will expire

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in fiscal 2015 through 2024. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $0.5 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $39.2 million which more likely than not will not be utilized.

        Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

        We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued interest and penalties of $6.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

        A reconciliation of the change in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

        As of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits includes $2.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties are included in other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position associated with our international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we believe it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions may increase by approximately $8.6 million to $11.2 million

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during the next 12 months due to an international matter. We provided for uncertain tax positions of $3.5 million related to discontinued operations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2014.

        We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions include fiscal 2010 through 2013, with the exception of jurisdictions currently under audit. Audits in foreign jurisdictions are generally complete through fiscal 2001.

        On September 13, 2013, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and proposed regulations providing guidance on the dispositions of such property. The implementation date for these regulations is tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Changes for tax treatment elected by us or required by the regulations will generally be effective prospectively; however, implementation of many of the regulations' provisions will require a calculation of the cumulative effect of the changes on prior years, and it is expected that such amount will have to be included in the determination of our taxable income in fiscal 2015, or possibly over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2015. Since the changes will affect the timing for deducting expenditures for tax purposes, the impact of implementation will be reflected in the amount of income taxes payable or receivable, cash flows from operations and deferred taxes beginning in fiscal 2015, with no net tax provision effect. At this time we estimate the impact of implementing the regulations to be immaterial to the deferred tax balances for all years presented.

NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        On September 30, 2014, we had 108,232,284 outstanding preferred stock purchase rights ("Rights") pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement dated January 8, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 8, 2005. As adjusted for the two-for-one stock splits in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 2006, and as long as the Rights are not separately transferable, one-half Right attaches to each share of our common stock. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement each Right entitles the holder thereof to purchase one full unit consisting of one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"), without par value, at a price of $250 per unit. The exercise price and the number of units of Preferred Stock issuable on exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment in certain cases to prevent dilution. The Rights will be attached to the common stock certificates and are not exercisable or transferable apart from the common stock, until ten business days after a person acquires 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock or ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person owning 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock. In that event, each holder of a Right (other than the acquiring person) shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event we are acquired in a merger or certain other business combination transactions (including one in which we are the surviving corporation), or more than 50 percent of our assets or earning power is sold or transferred, each holder of a Right shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the acquiring company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights are redeemable under certain circumstances at $0.01 per Right and will expire, unless earlier redeemed, on January 31, 2016.

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash

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equivalents or other available sources. During fiscal 2012, we purchased 1,747,819 common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.6 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we purchased 414,992 common shares at an aggregate cost of $32.3 million, which will be held as treasury shares.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

        The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the year ended September 30, 2014:

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

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        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

NOTE 6 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") was approved by our stockholders. The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date. We have the right to satisfy option exercises from treasury shares and from authorized but unissued shares. There were 261,438 nonqualified stock options and 230,375 shares of restricted stock awards granted under the 2010 Plan during fiscal 2014. Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

        A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

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        Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost of $26.6 million, $9.8 million and $3.3 million are reported as a financing cash flow in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

        Vesting requirements for stock options are determined by the Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors. Options currently outstanding began vesting one year after the grant date with 25 percent of the options vesting for four consecutive years.

        We use the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to employees. The fair value of the options is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which are generally the vesting periods. The weighted-average fair value calculations for options granted within the fiscal period are based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth in the table below. Options that were granted in prior periods are based on assumptions prevailing at the date of grant.

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

        Risk-Free Interest Rate.    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

        Expected Volatility Rate.    Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

        Expected Dividend Yield.    The dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

        Expected Term.    The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

        Based on these calculations, the weighted-average fair value per option granted to acquire a share of common stock was $29.44, $23.80 and $27.75 per share for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

        At September 30, 2014, the weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options was 4.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $116.7 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $35.93 per share.

        The number of options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2014 was 2,623,688 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $142.8 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $43.43 per share.

        As of September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation cost related to the stock options was $7.6 million. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $100.9 million, $40.4 million and $12.0 million, respectively.

        The grant date fair value of shares vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8.8 million, $9.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

RESTRICTED STOCK

        Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2014, there was $20.0 million of total unrecognized compensation

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cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1)

The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE

        ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividend or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

        Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

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        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

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        The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

NOTE 8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

        The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities is primarily based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

        On an on-going basis, we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if a decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established. We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        During fiscal 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sales of $49.2 million were sold. The gross realized gain on the sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $45.2 million. During fiscal 2013, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $214.1 million were sold. The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $153.4 million. We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities in fiscal 2012. All of the gains from available-for-sale securities are included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

        During fiscal 2013, we sold our shares in three limited partnerships that were primarily invested in international equities and carried at a cost of $9.4 million, realizing a gain of $8.8 million that is included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We no longer have any investments in limited partnerships.

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        The assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair market value which totaled $14.3 million and $10.5 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

        The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly-liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

        The carrying value of other assets, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2014 and 2013.

        ASC 820 defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date." ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

•

Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

•

Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

•

Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data.

        At September 30, 2014, our financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets and money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets. Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency we have elected to classify as restricted that is included in current assets of discontinued operations and limited to remaining liabilities of discontinued operations. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

        At September 30, 2014, Level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit, which is included in current assets.

        Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

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        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

        The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	80.0	$	195.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

        The fair value for fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us. The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

NOTE 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        We maintain a domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain U.S. employees who meet certain age and service requirements. In July 2003, we revised the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Employee Retirement Plan ("Pension Plan") to close the Pension Plan to new participants effective October 1, 2003, and reduce benefit accruals for current participants through September 30, 2006, at which time benefit accruals were discontinued and the Pension Plan was frozen.

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        The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and fair value of Pension Plan assets over the two-year period ended September 30, 2014 and a statement of the funded status as of September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

        The amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in periodic benefit cost expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost is a net actuarial loss of $1.2 million.

        The weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

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        The mortality table issued by the Society of Actuaries in October 2014 was used for the September 30, 2014 pension calculation. The new mortality information reflects improved life expectancies and projected mortality improvements.

        We contributed $7.3 million to the Pension Plan in fiscal 2014 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. We estimate contributing at least $0.1 million in fiscal 2015 to meet the minimum contribution required by law and may make additional contributions in fiscal 2015 if needed to fund unexpected distributions.

        Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit) were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

        We record settlement expense when benefit payments exceed the total annual service and interest costs.

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

        Included in the Pension Plan is an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

        Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. The investment strategy is intended to help pay the cost of the Plan while providing adequate security to meet the benefits promised under the Plan. We maintain a diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value that might occur from devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls are considered. Plan assets are invested in portfolios of diversified public-market equity securities and fixed income securities. The Plan does not directly hold securities of the Company.

        The expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the Plan's investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the return and volatility of various asset classes.

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        The target allocation for 2015 and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan at the end of fiscal 2014 and 2013, by asset category, follows:

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

PLAN ASSETS

        The fair value of Plan assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013, summarized by level within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 8, are as follows:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

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	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

        The Plan's financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. The Plan has no assets utilizing Level 2. The Plan's assets utilizing Level 3 inputs consist of oil and gas properties. The fair value of oil and gas properties is determined by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., based upon actual revenue received for the previous twelve-month period and experience with similar assets.

        The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

        Substantially all employees on the United States payroll may elect to participate in the 401(k)/Thrift Plan by contributing a portion of their earnings. We contribute an amount equal to 100 percent of the first five percent of the participant's compensation subject to certain limitations. The annual expense incurred for this defined contribution plan was $32.3 million, $28.3 million and $26.7 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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NOTE 10 SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

        The following reflects the activity in our reserve for bad debt for 2014, 2013 and 2012:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at October 1,	$	4,795		$	942		$	776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Write-off of bad debt		2			(22	)		(39	)
Balance at September 30,	$	4,597		$	4,795		$	942

        Prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities at September 30 consist of the following:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	$	28,244	$	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316		14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133		11,395
Income tax asset		—		9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434		5,004
Other		19,150		16,276
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	81,277	$	79,938
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	$	91,408	$	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128		71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538		38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611		—
Deferred mobilization		18,103		12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118		7,028
Deferred income		3,144		11,663
Other		20,228		18,603
Total accrued liabilities	$	282,278	$	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities—Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	$	25,305	$	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476		12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818		8,067
Deferred income		—		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239		12,844
Other		8,272		7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities—other	$	64,110	$	65,351

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NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

        Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year. The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680

NOTE 12 RISK FACTORS

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT

        Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short-term investments and trade receivables. We place temporary cash investments in the U.S. with established financial institutions and invest in a diversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term money market instruments. Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the oil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions. International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the movement of funds. Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses. Such an allowance is based on management's knowledge of customer accounts.

VOLATILITY OF MARKET

        Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer's future spending levels. This volatility, along with the

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difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

        In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for drilling services. This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

        We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker's compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker's compensation, general liability claims and claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters' estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

        We have a wholly-owned captive insurance company which finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS

        International drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, the success of our international operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management's control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws. Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We are not operating in any country that is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period. All of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. As such, if a foreign economy is considered highly inflationary, there would be no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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        Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms acceptable to us.

NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS

        During fiscal 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate 83 new FlexRigs in the U.S. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate six new FlexRigs in the U.S. As of November 13, 2014, 41 new FlexRigs with customer commitments remained under construction. During construction, rig construction cost is included in construction in progress and then transferred to contract drilling equipment when the rig is placed in the field for service. Equipment, parts and supplies are ordered in advance to promote efficient construction progress. At September 30, 2014, we had purchase orders outstanding of approximately $412.9 million for the purchase of drilling equipment.

LEASES

        At September 30, 2014, we were leasing approximately 204,000 square feet of office space near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also lease other office space and equipment for use in operations. For operating leases that contain built-in pre-determined rent escalations, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lease term. Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

        Total rent expense was $12.1 million, $9.9 million and $8.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

CONTINGENCIES

        Various legal actions, the majority of which arise in the ordinary course of business, are pending. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. None of these legal

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actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

        During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies and recognize income until realized. The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, we settled arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, PDVSA or Petroleo related to the seizure of our property in Venezuela. Proceeds of $15.0 million and $7.5 million were received and recorded in discontinued operations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of the Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions.

NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION

        We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies. To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments. Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit which is managed separately. Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and

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other South American and Middle Eastern countries. Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments. Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income. Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

        We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

•

revenues from external and internal customers

•

direct operating costs

•

depreciation and

•

allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

        General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

        Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in our core businesses. We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

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        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for continuing operations for each of the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,260,810	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,879		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,714,655		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,714,655	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,743,644	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,379,686		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,261,122		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,261,122	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,422,297	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,049,970		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,713,466		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,713,466	$	1,082,678

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        The following table reconciles segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

        The following table presents revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

        Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued)

        Revenues from one customer accounted for approximately 10.7 percent, 9.5 percent and 12.0 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenues from another customer accounted for approximately 8.2 percent, 7.9 percent and 10.2 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Collectively, the receivables from these customers were approximately $122.5 million and $94.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NOTE 15 SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	889,152	$	893,430	$	952,087	$	985,038
Operating income		264,031		255,342		271,912		263,502
Income from continuing operations		173,182		174,589		192,290		168,705
Net income		173,182		174,570		192,279		168,688
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Net income		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53
Net income		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53

2013	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	844,572	$	838,309	$	840,197	$	864,536
Operating income		240,547		232,920		239,960		243,234
Income from continuing operations		159,611		151,067		250,978		159,797
Net income		159,603		151,080		266,159		159,797
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.50		1.41		2.35		1.49
Net income		1.50		1.41		2.49		1.49
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.48		1.39		2.32		1.47
Net income		1.48		1.39		2.46		1.47

        The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.7 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.7 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $12.9 million, $0.12 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $1.4 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $14.9 million, $0.13 per share on a diluted basis.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.

NOTE 15 SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Continued)

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $5.0 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $5.5 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.6 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $92.4 million, $0.86 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.8 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

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Item 9.    CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        None.

Item 9A.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

a)

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

        As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K, our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2014. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that:

•

our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms; and

•

our disclosure controls and procedures operate such that important information flows to appropriate collection and disclosure points in a timely manner and are effective to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, and made known to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, particularly during the period when this Form 10-K was prepared, as appropriate to allow timely decision regarding the required disclosure.

b)

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

        Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

(i)

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;



(ii)

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and the Board of Directors; and



(iii)

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        Management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on the

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framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This evaluation included review of the documentation of controls, evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a conclusion on this evaluation. Although there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal control over financial reporting, based on this evaluation, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2014.

        The independent registered public accounting firm that audited our financial statements, Ernst & Young LLP, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting. This report appears below at the end of this Item 9A of Form 10-K.

c)

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

        There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

        We have audited Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 framework, the COSO criteria). Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

        We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        In our opinion, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2014, based on the COSO criteria.

        We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2014, and our report dated November 26, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 26, 2014

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Item 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION

        None.

PART III

Item 10.    DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

        The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the captions "Proposal 1—Election of Directors," "Corporate Governance" and "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 4, 2015, to be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after September 30, 2014. Information required under this item with respect to executive officers under Item 401 of Regulation S-K appears under "Our Executive Officers" in Part I of this Form 10-K.

        We have adopted a Code of Ethics for Principal Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers. The text of this code is located on our website under "Corporate Governance." Our Internet address is www.hpinc.com. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers from this code on our website.

Item 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        The information required by this item regarding executive compensation, as well as director compensation and compensation committee interlocks and insider participation is incorporated herein by reference to the material beginning with the caption "Executive Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and ending with the caption "Potential Payments Upon Change-in-Control", as well as under the captions "Director Compensation in Fiscal 2014" and "Corporate Governance—Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 4, 2015, to be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after September 30, 2014.

Item 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

        The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the captions "Summary of All Existing Equity Compensation Plans," "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners" and "Security Ownership of Management" in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 4, 2015, to be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after September 30, 2014.

Item 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

        The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the captions "Corporate Governance—Transactions With Related Persons, Promoters and Certain Control Persons" and "Corporate Governance—Director Independence" in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 4, 2015, to be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after September 30, 2014.

Item 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

        The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the material under the caption "Proposal 2—Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors—Audit Fees" in our definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held March 4, 2015, to be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after September 30, 2014.

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PART IV

Item 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

        1.     Financial Statements:    Our consolidated financial statements, together with the notes thereto and the report of Ernst & Young LLP dated November 26, 2014, are included in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K.

        2.     Financial Statement Schedules:    All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or required or because the required information is contained in the financial statements or included in the notes thereto.

        3.     Exhibits.    The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10-K. Exhibits incorporated by reference are duly noted as such.

3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
3.2	Amended and Restated By-laws of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K/A filed on June 9, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
4.1	Rights Agreement dated as of January 8, 1996, between the Company and The Liberty National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City, N.A. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 18, 1996, SEC File No. 001-04221.
4.2	Amendment to Rights Agreement dated December 8, 2005, between the Company and UMB Bank, N.A. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2005, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.1	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix "A" of the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on January 26, 2001.
*10.2	2012-1 Amendment to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.3	Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan being (i) Restricted Stock Award Agreement, (ii) Incentive Stock Option Agreement and (iii) Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-63124 on Form S-8 dated June 15, 2001.
*10.4	Form of Director Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.5	Form of Change of Control Agreement for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, SEC File No. 001-04221.

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10.6	Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 15, 2009, among Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and various Note purchasers is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.7	Credit Agreement dated May 25, 2012, among Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.8	Office Lease dated May 30, 2003, between K/B Fund IV and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2003, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.9	First Amendment to Lease between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 29, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.10	Second Amendment to Office Lease dated December 13, 2011, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by the Company on December 14, 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.11	Third Amendment to Office Lease dated September 5, 2012, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.12	Fifth Amendment to Office Lease dated December 21, 2012, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.13	Sixth Amendment to Office Lease dated April 24, 2013, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.14	Seventh Amendment to Office Lease dated September 16, 2013, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by the Company on September 17, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.15	Eighth Amendment to Office Lease dated March 24, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.16	Ninth Amendment to Office Lease dated June 16, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.17	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Annual Bonus Plan for Executive Officers is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended February 7, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.

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*10.18	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix "A" to the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed January 26, 2006.
*10.19	2012-1 Amendment to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.20	Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, (ii) Incentive Stock Option Agreement, and (iii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.21	Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executives: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, Incentive Stock Option Agreement, and Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.22	Form of Amendment to Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executive officers are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.23	Form of Amendment to Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executive officers are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.24	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix "A" of the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on January 26, 2011.
*10.25	Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221, and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.26	Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221, and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.27	Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to Directors: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.

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10.28	Fabrication Contract between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2006, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.29	Contract dated July 18, 2007, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 18, 2007, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.30	Amendment to Contract dated August 8, 2008, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.33 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.31	Amendment to Contract dated August 8, 2008, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.32	Second Amendment to Contract dated March 26, 2010, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.33	Second Amendment to Contract dated March 26, 2010, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.34	Third Amendment to Contract dated August 4, 2011, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.35	Third Amendment to Contract dated August 4, 2011, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.36	Supplemental Retirement Income Plan for Salaried Employees of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.37	Supplemental Savings Plan for Salaried Employees of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.38	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.

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10.39	Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013, by and between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.40	Lock-Up-Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013, by and between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
10.41	First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 13, 2013, by and between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
*10.42	Advisory Services Agreement dated March 5, 2014 between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Hans C. Helmerich is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
21.	List of Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.1	Plea Agreement dated October 30, 2013 between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
101.	Financial statements from this Form 10-K formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Management or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized:

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
By:	/s/ JOHN W. LINDSAY John W. Lindsay, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 26, 2014

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

Signature	Title	Date
/s/ JOHN W. LINDSAY John W. Lindsay	Director, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	November 26, 2014
/s/ JUAN PABLO TARDIO Juan Pablo Tardio	Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	November 26, 2014
/s/ GORDON K. HELM Gordon K. Helm	Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)	November 26, 2014
/s/ HANS HELMERICH Hans Helmerich	Director and Chairman of the Board	November 26, 2014
/s/ WILLIAM L. ARMSTRONG William L. Armstrong	Director	November 26, 2014
/s/ RANDY A. FOUTCH Randy A. Foutch	Director	November 26, 2014
/s/ PAULA MARSHALL Paula Marshall	Director	November 26, 2014

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Signature	Title	Date
/s/ THOMAS A. PETRIE Thomas A. Petrie	Director	November 26, 2014
/s/ DONALD F. ROBILLARD, JR. Donald F. Robillard, Jr.	Director	November 26, 2014
/s/ FRANCIS ROONEY Francis Rooney	Director	November 26, 2014
/s/ EDWARD B. RUST, JR. Edward B. Rust, Jr.	Director	November 26, 2014
/s/ JOHN D. ZEGLIS John D. Zeglis	Director	November 26, 2014

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Exhibit Index

        The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10-K. Exhibits incorporated herein are duly noted as such.

Exhibit No.		Description
	3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	3.2	Amended and Restated By-laws of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K/A filed on June 9, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	4.1	Rights Agreement dated as of January 8, 1996, between the Company and The Liberty National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City, N.A. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on January 18, 1996, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	4.2	Amendment to Rights Agreement dated December 8, 2005, between the Company and UMB Bank, N.A. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 12, 2005, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.1	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix "A" of the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on January 26, 2001.
	*10.2	2012-1 Amendment to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.3	Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan being (i) Restricted Stock Award Agreement, (ii) Incentive Stock Option Agreement and (iii) Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-63124 on Form S-8 dated June 15, 2001.
	*10.4	Form of Director Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.5	Form of Change of Control Agreement for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.6	Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 15, 2009, among Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and various Note purchasers is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.7	Credit Agreement dated May 25, 2012, among Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.

Exhibit No.		Description
	10.8	Office Lease dated May 30, 2003, between K/B Fund IV and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2003, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.9	First Amendment to Lease between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 29, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.10	Second Amendment to Office Lease dated December 13, 2011, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by the Company on December 14, 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.11	Third Amendment to Office Lease dated September 5, 2012, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.12	Fifth Amendment to Office Lease dated December 21, 2012, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.13	Sixth Amendment to Office Lease dated April 24, 2013, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.14	Seventh Amendment to Office Lease dated September 16, 2013, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed by the Company on September 17, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.15	Eighth Amendment to Office Lease dated March 24, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.16	Ninth Amendment to Office Lease dated June 16, 2014, between ASP, Inc. and Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.17	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Annual Bonus Plan for Executive Officers is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended February 7, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.18	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix "A" to the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed January 26, 2006.
	*10.19	2012-1 Amendment to Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.

Exhibit No.		Description
	*10.20	Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, (ii) Incentive Stock Option Agreement, and (iii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.21	Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executives: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, Incentive Stock Option Agreement, and Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.22	Form of Amendment to Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executive officers are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.23	Form of Amendment to Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements and Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executive officers are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2009, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.24	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix "A" of the Company's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on January 26, 2011.
	*10.25	Form of Agreements for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221, and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.26	Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to participants other than certain executives: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221, and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 30, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.27	Form of Agreements for the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan applicable to Directors: (i) Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement and (ii) Restricted Stock Award Agreement are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2012, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.28	Fabrication Contract between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2006, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.29	Contract dated July 18, 2007, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 18, 2007, SEC File No. 001-04221.

Exhibit No.		Description
	10.30	Amendment to Contract dated August 8, 2008, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.33 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.31	Amendment to Contract dated August 8, 2008, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.32	Second Amendment to Contract dated March 26, 2010, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.33	Second Amendment to Contract dated March 26, 2010, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.34	Third Amendment to Contract dated August 4, 2011, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industries, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.35	Third Amendment to Contract dated August 4, 2011, between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Southeast Texas Industrial Services, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2011, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.36	Supplemental Retirement Income Plan for Salaried Employees of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.37	Supplemental Savings Plan for Salaried Employees of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.38	Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Director Deferred Compensation Plan is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.39	Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013, by and between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	10.40	Lock-Up-Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2013, by and between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.

Exhibit No.		Description
	10.41	First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 13, 2013, by and between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Atwood Oceanics, Inc. is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	*10.42	Advisory Services Agreement dated March 5, 2014 between Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and Hans C. Helmerich is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2014, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	21.	List of Subsidiaries of the Company.
	23.1	Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	32.	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	99.1	Plea Agreement dated October 30, 2013 between Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Company's Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2013, SEC File No. 001-04221.
	101.	Financial statements from this Form 10-K formatted in XBRL: (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

*

Management or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement.

EX-21

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Exhibit 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Subsidiaries of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

White Eagle Assurance Company (Incorporated in Vermont)
Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. (Incorporated in Delaware)

Subsidiaries of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.

Helmerich & Payne (Africa) Drilling Co. (Incorporated in Cayman Islands, British West Indies)
Helmerich & Payne (Colombia) Drilling Co. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
Helmerich & Payne (Gabon) Drilling Co. (Incorporated in Cayman Islands, British West Indies)
Helmerich & Payne (Argentina) Drilling Co. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
Helmerich & Payne (Boulder) Drilling Co. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)

Subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne (Boulder) Drilling Co.

Helmerich and Payne Mexico Drilling, S. De R.L. de C.V. (Incorporated in Mexico)

Helmerich & Payne del Ecuador, Inc. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A. (Incorporated in Venezuela)
Helmerich & Payne Rasco, Inc. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
H&P Finco (Incorporated in Cayman Islands, British West Indies)
H&P Invest Ltd. (Incorporated in Cayman Islands, British West Indies)
TerraVici Drilling Solutions, Inc. (Incorporated in Delaware)

The Space Center, Inc. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
Helmerich & Payne Properties, Inc. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
Utica Resources Co. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)
Utica Square Shopping Center, Inc. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)


Subsidiaries of Utica Square Shopping Center, Inc.

Fishercorp, Inc. (Incorporated in Oklahoma)

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Exhibit 21

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EX-23.1

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-63124) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan,



(2)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-137144) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan, and



(3)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-176911) pertaining to the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan;

of our reports dated November 26, 2014, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 2014.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 26, 2014

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Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EX-31.1

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, John W. Lindsay, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 26, 2014

/s/ JOHN W. LINDSAY
John W. Lindsay
Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

EX-31.2

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Juan Pablo Tardio, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 26, 2014

/s/ JUAN PABLO TARDIO
Juan Pablo Tardio
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

EX-32

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Exhibit 32

Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

        In connection with the Annual Report of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended September 30, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), John W. Lindsay, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Juan Pablo Tardio, as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:

        (1)   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

        (2)   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

/s/ JOHN W. LINDSAY
John W. Lindsay
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 26, 2014 /s/ JUAN PABLO TARDIO
Juan Pablo Tardio
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 26, 2014

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Exhibit 32

Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 item	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Foreign currency remeasurement and transaction gains (losses)	$ (800,000)	$ 700,000	$ 300,000
RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	30,200,000	25,700,000
Restricted cash and cash equivalents from initial capitalization of captive company	2,000,000
Additional cash and cash equivalents restricted at the election of management for potential insurance claims	28,200,000
Prepaid expenses and other	28,244,000	23,691,000
Other assets	2,000,000	2,000,000
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Depreciation associated with abandonments	23,000,000	9,100,000	16,400,000
Number of idle conventional rigs decommissioned	9
CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST
Capitalized interest	7,700,000	8,800,000	12,900,000
DRILLING REVENUES
Reimbursements received	328,900,000	332,500,000	329,700,000
RENT REVENUES
Minimum rents	9,400,000	9,009,000	8,757,000
Overage and percentage rents	1,090,000	1,384,000	1,485,000
Fiscal Year
2015	8,404,000
2016	6,839,000
2017	5,618,000
2018	4,077,000
2019	3,000,000
Thereafter	6,352,000
Total	34,290,000
Cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties
Real estate properties	64,812,000	63,542,000
Accumulated depreciation	(42,754,000)	(41,847,000)
Real estate properties, Net	$ 22,058,000	$ 21,695,000
Minimum
RENT REVENUES
Lease term	3 years
Maximum
RENT REVENUES
Lease term	10 years
Contract drilling equipment | Minimum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	4 years
Contract drilling equipment | Maximum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	15 years
Real estate buildings and equipment | Minimum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Real estate buildings and equipment | Maximum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	45 years
Other assets | Minimum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Other assets | Maximum
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Estimated useful lives	23 years

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$ 96,818,000	$ 86,718,000
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	108,157,000	96,818,000	86,718,000
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Percentage of employer's contribution under 401(k)/ Thrift Plan matching the first 5 percent of participant's compensation subject to certain limitations	100.00%
Percentage of participant's compensation eligible for employer's matching contribution	5.00%
Annual expense incurred for defined contribution plan	32,300,000	28,300,000	26,700,000
Oil and Gas Properties
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	287,000	299,000
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date	14,000	(12,000)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$ 301,000	$ 287,000

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Stock based awards
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Stock options
Stock based awards
Weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options	4 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable stock options, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	$ 116.7
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Number of options vested or expected to vest (in shares)	2,623,688
Options vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value (in dollars)	142.8
Options vested or expected to vest, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.43
Unrecognized compensation cost (in dollars)	7.6
Period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized	2 years 3 months 18 days
Total intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)	100.9	40.4	12.0
Grant date fair value of shares vested (in dollars)	8.8	9.3	8.1
Restricted stock
Stock based awards
Unrecognized compensation cost (in dollars)	$ 20.0
Period over which unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized	2 years 3 months 18 days
Restricted stock awards activity, shares
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)	576,000	430,000	323,000
Granted (in shares)	230,375	307,000	244,000
Vested (in shares)	(157,000)	(155,000)	(119,000)
Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	(15,000)	(6,000)	(18,000)
Unvested at the end of the period (in shares)	634,000	576,000	430,000
Restricted stock awards activity, weighted average grant date fair value
Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 55.17	$ 52.52	$ 42.38
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 79.67	$ 54.18	$ 59.76
Vested (in dollars per share)	$ 54.08	$ 45.88	$ 40.21
Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)	$ 67.92	$ 54.67	$ 49.75
Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 64.03	$ 55.17	$ 52.52

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SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 4,795	$ 942	$ 776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt	(200)	3,875	205
Write-off of bad debt	2	(22)	(39)
Balance at the end of the period	4,597	4,795	942
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	28,244	23,691
Prepaid insurance	13,316	14,250
Deferred mobilization	20,133	11,395
Income tax asset		9,322
Prepaid value added tax	434	5,004
Other	19,150	16,276
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	81,277	79,938
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	91,408	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits	88,128	71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax	42,538	38,328
Accrued income taxes	10,611
Deferred mobilization	18,103	12,235
Self-insurance liabilities	8,118	7,028
Deferred income	3,144	11,663
Other	20,228	18,603
Total accrued liabilities	282,278	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities - Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	25,305	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities	13,476	12,207
Deferred mobilization	3,818	8,067
Deferred income		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties	13,239	12,844
Other	8,272	7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities - other	$ 64,110	$ 65,351

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 plan	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Common-stock based award plan
Number of prior equity plans	1
Compensation expense (in dollars)	$ 26,703	$ 23,271	$ 18,078
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	26,616	9,820	3,303
Stock options
Common-stock based award plan
The period from the grant date after which options expire	10 years
Compensation expense (in dollars)	11,268	11,512	9,791
Option vesting rights (as a percent)	25.00%
Weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)	1.60%	0.70%	1.00%
Expected stock volatility (as a percent)	52.60%	53.90%	53.30%
Dividend yield (as a percent)	3.10%	1.10%	0.40%
Expected term	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 6 months
Weighted-average fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 29.44	$ 23.80	$ 27.75
Options
Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	3,991,000	4,690,000	4,589,000
Granted (in shares)	261,438	365,000	456,000
Exercised (in shares)	(1,613,000)	(1,057,000)	(314,000)
Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	(10,000)	(7,000)	(41,000)
Option outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	2,629,000	3,991,000	4,690,000
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	1,884,000	3,063,000	3,575,000
Shares available to grant	3,432,000	4,116,000	5,082,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 34.12	$ 29.56	$ 25.84
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 79.67	$ 54.18	$ 59.68
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 26.08	$ 20.68	$ 17.24
Forfeited/Expired (in dollars per share)	$ 68.82	$ 52.32	$ 42.21
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 43.46	$ 34.12	$ 29.56
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93	$ 28.48	$ 24.66
Stock options | Minimum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period	1 year
Stock options | Maximum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period	4 years
Restricted stock
Common-stock based award plan
Number of shares granted	230,375	307,000	244,000
Compensation expense (in dollars)	$ 15,435	$ 11,759	$ 8,287
Restricted stock | Minimum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period	3 years
Restricted stock | Maximum
Common-stock based award plan
Vesting period	6 years

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Schedule of reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations, fair value of Pension Plan assets and statement of the funded status

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

Schedule of amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

Schedule of amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

Schedule of weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

Schedule of components of net periodic pension expense (benefit)

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

Schedule of expected benefits to be paid from pension plan

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

Schedule of target allocation and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

Schedule of fair value of plan assets, summarized by level within fair value hierarchy

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

Summary of changes in fair value of plan's Level 3 assets

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

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RISK FACTORS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Period for which cumulative inflation rates used for considering country as highly inflationary	3 years
Minimum
Insurance coverage deductibles range for claims which occur outside or inside the United States	$ 1
Cumulative inflation rate before a country is considered highly inflationary (as a percent)	100.00%
Maximum
Insurance coverage deductibles range for claims which occur outside or inside the United States	$ 3

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Fiscal years of our foreign operations end on August 31 to facilitate reporting of consolidated results. There were no significant intervening events that materially affected the financial statements.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as more fully described in Note 2. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

        The functional currency for all our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Income statement accounts are translated at average rates for the year. Gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars are included in direct operating costs. Included in direct operating costs are aggregate foreign currency remeasurement and a transaction loss of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and transaction gains of $0.7 million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

USE OF ESTIMATES

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In October 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several "zero-balance" disbursement accounts for funding payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances.

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.2 million and $25.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash is restricted for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company. Of the total at September 30, 2014, $2.0 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive company and management has elected to restrict an additional $28.2 million. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

        The restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheet as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

        Inventories and supplies are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for use in our drilling operations. Inventories and supplies are valued at the lower of cost (moving average or actual) or market value.

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS

        We maintain investments in equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment's carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the duration of the market decline and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildings and equipment, 10-45 years; and other, 2-23 years). Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes abandonments of $23.0 million, $9.1 million and $16.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Effective September 30, 2014, we decommissioned nine idle conventional rigs. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

        We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital leases or operating leases as appropriate under ASC 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

        We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completion of specific contracts and/or overall general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair market value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.

SELF INSURANCE ACCRUALS

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

        We have accrued a liability for estimated worker's compensation and other casualty claims incurred.

DRILLING REVENUES

DRILLING REVENUES

        Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $328.9 million, $332.5 million and $329.7 million, respectively. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

RENT REVENUES

RENT REVENUES

        We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants' sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Our rent revenues are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

        Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

        Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

        We provide for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 4. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        We record compensation expense associated with stock options in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining term of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. Compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

TREASURY STOCK

TREASURY STOCK

        Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

        Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Limited Liability Partnerships
Number of limited partnerships that entity sold shares of the partnership		3
Investments in limited partnerships, at carried cost		$ 9,400,000
Realized gain on sale of investment securities		8,800,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan
Assets held in Non-qualified Supplement Savings Plan, at Fair Value	14,300,000	10,500,000
Equity securities
Available-for-sale securities
Cost	64,462,000	68,434,000
Gross unrealized gains	157,838,000	237,214,000
Estimated fair value	222,300,000	305,648,000
Equity available-for-sale securities sold, fair value	49,200,000	214,100,000	0
Total gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities	$ 45,200,000	$ 153,400,000

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Current:
Federal	$ 323,386,000	$ 315,820,000	$ 108,297,000
Foreign	15,841,000	14,551,000	13,201,000
State	21,197,000	32,916,000	10,542,000
Total current	360,424,000	363,287,000	132,040,000
Deferred:
Federal	28,183,000	35,530,000	196,373,000
Foreign	(3,265,000)	(1,409,000)	(6,484,000)
State	2,206,000	(4,564,000)	7,042,000
Total deferred	27,124,000	29,557,000	196,931,000
Total provision	387,548,000	392,844,000	328,971,000
Amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes
Domestic	1,061,006,000	1,071,435,000	886,484,000
Foreign	35,308,000	42,862,000	16,096,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,096,314,000	1,114,297,000	902,580,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	1,187,774,000	1,161,134,000
Available-for-sale securities	83,787,000	117,567,000
Other	67,000	55,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	1,271,628,000	1,278,756,000
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves	1,370,000	2,146,000
Self-insurance reserves	10,311,000	8,357,000
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards	48,285,000	54,867,000
Financial accruals	52,289,000	48,963,000
Other	8,332,000	7,487,000
Total deferred tax assets	120,587,000	121,820,000
Valuation allowance	47,699,000	49,631,000
Net deferred tax assets	72,888,000	72,189,000
Net deferred tax liabilities	1,198,740,000	1,206,567,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Amount of foreign tax credit carryforwards for income tax purposes	49,900,000
Deferred tax asset prior to consideration of valuation allowance	39,200,000
Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate
U.S. Federal income tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effect of foreign taxes (as a percent)	1.20%	1.10%	0.70%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (as a percent)	1.40%	1.50%	1.40%
U.S. domestic production activities (as a percent)	(2.60%)	(2.10%)	(1.10%)
Other	0.40%	(0.20%)	0.40%
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	35.40%	35.30%	36.40%
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	6,400,000	5,200,000
Reconciliation of the change in gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the period	8,129,000	8,438,000
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior periods	(4,000)	(914,000)
Gross increases - tax positions in prior periods	4,293,000	1,896,000
Gross decreases - current period effect of tax positions	(836,000)	(437,000)
Gross increases - current period effect of tax positions	4,000	147,000
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments	(533,000)	(562,000)
Settlements	(306,000)	(439,000)
Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the period	10,747,000	8,129,000	8,438,000
Unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations	2,900,000	100,000
Uncertain tax positions
Reasonably possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions, low range	8,600,000
Reasonably possible increase in the reserve for uncertain tax positions, high range	11,200,000
Uncertain tax positions related to discontinued operations	3,500,000
IRS Issued Regulations
Period of tax impact	4 years
Amount of the expected net tax provision related to IRS issued regulations	0
State and Local jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Amount of net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes	7,400,000
Net operating loss carryforward, valuation allowance	500,000
Foreign jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Amount of net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes	24,600,000
Net operating loss carryforward, valuation allowance	7,900,000
Foreign tax carryforwards which more likely than not will not be utilized	$ 39,200,000

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Summary of financial information of the entity's reportable segments for continuing operations

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,260,810	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,879		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,714,655		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,714,655	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,743,644	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,379,686		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,261,122		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,261,122	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,422,297	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,049,970		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,713,466		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,713,466	$	1,082,678

Schedule of reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

Schedule of revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$ 111,108,000	$ 102,680,000
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	102,680,000	112,062,000
Interest cost	4,763,000	4,339,000	4,498,000
Actuarial (gain) loss	10,787,000	(9,320,000)
Benefits paid	(7,122,000)	(4,401,000)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	111,108,000	102,680,000	112,062,000
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	96,818,000	86,718,000
Actual return on plan assets	11,132,000	12,369,000
Employer contribution	7,329,000	2,132,000
Benefits paid	(7,122,000)	(4,401,000)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	108,157,000	96,818,000	86,718,000
Funded status of the plan at end of year	(2,951,000)	(5,862,000)
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Accrued liabilities	(62,000)	(145,000)
Noncurrent liabilities-other	(2,889,000)	(5,717,000)
Net amount recognized	(2,951,000)	(5,862,000)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost
Net actuarial loss	(23,405,000)	(19,210,000)
Net actuarial loss, which is expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost	1,200,000
Weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs (as a percent)	4.80%	4.06%	4.33%
Discount rate for year-end obligations (as a percent)	4.32%	4.80%	4.06%
Expected return on plan assets (as a percent)	6.61%	7.06%	7.16%
Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit)
Interest cost	4,763,000	4,339,000	4,498,000
Expected return on plan assets	(6,789,000)	(6,099,000)	(5,463,000)
Amortization of prior service cost		1,000	2,000
Recognized net actuarial loss	873,000	2,372,000	3,567,000
Pension settlement charges	1,376,000
Net pension expense (benefit)	223,000	613,000	2,604,000
Expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan
2015	5,510,000
2016	6,416,000
2017	5,642,000
2018	6,999,000
2019	7,559,000
2020-2024	36,032,000
Total	68,158,000
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)	100.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	100.00%	100.00%
Estimated contributions
PLAN ASSETS
Estimated contribution by the employer in next fiscal year to Pension Plan	$ 100,000
U.S. equities
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)	55.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	61.00%	58.00%
International equities
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)	15.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	12.00%	13.00%
Fixed income
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)	27.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	25.00%	27.00%
Real estate and other
PLAN ASSETS
Target Allocation (as a percent)	3.00%
Percentage of Plan Assets	2.00%	2.00%

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Operating revenues	$ 985,038,000	$ 952,087,000	$ 893,430,000	$ 889,152,000	$ 864,536,000	$ 840,197,000	$ 838,309,000	$ 844,572,000	$ 3,719,707,000	$ 3,387,614,000	$ 3,151,802,000
Operating income	263,502,000	271,912,000	255,342,000	264,031,000	243,234,000	239,960,000	232,920,000	240,547,000	1,054,787,000	956,661,000	909,599,000
Income from continuing operations	168,705,000	192,290,000	174,589,000	173,182,000	159,797,000	250,978,000	151,067,000	159,611,000	708,766,000	721,453,000	573,609,000
Net income	168,688,000	192,279,000	174,570,000	173,182,000	159,797,000	266,159,000	151,080,000	159,603,000	708,719,000	736,639,000	581,045,000
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.49	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 6.54	$ 6.89	$ 5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.32	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 6.46	$ 6.65	$ 5.27
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Gain from the sale of assets, net	5,000,000	1,400,000	2,700,000	3,700,000	2,800,000	2,600,000	3,400,000	3,400,000
Gain from the sale of assets, per diluted share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ 0.01	$ 0.02	$ 0.03	$ 0.03	$ 0.02	$ 0.03	$ 0.03
Gain on sale of investment securities, net of tax		$ 14,900,000	$ 12,900,000			$ 92,400,000		$ 5,500,000
Gain from the sale of investment securities, per diluted share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.13	$ 0.12			$ 0.86		$ 0.05

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 16.01
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 79.67
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	2,629
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	5 years 3 months 18 days
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.46
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	1,884
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 35.93
Range of Exercise Prices from $16.01 to $35.105
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 16.01
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 35.105
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	1,108
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	2 years 8 months 12 days
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.00
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	1,108
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 27.00
Range of Exercise Prices from $38.015 to $54.18
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 38.015
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 54.18
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	896
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	6 years 7 months 6 days
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 46.74
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	574
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.36
Range of Exercise Prices from $59.76 to $79.67
Information about outstanding and exercisable stock options
Exercise price, low end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 59.76
Exercise price, high end of range (in dollars per share)	$ 79.67
Outstanding Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	625
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Remaining Life	8 years
Outstanding Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 67.91
Exercisable Stock Options, Options at the end of the period (in shares)	202
Exercisable Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 63.76

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Adjustment for (income) loss from discontinued operations	47	(15,186)	(7,436)
Income from continuing operations	708,766	721,453	573,609
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	523,549	455,623	387,549
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt	(200)	3,875	205
Stock-based compensation	26,703	23,271	18,078
Pension settlement charges	1,376
Gain on sale of investment securities	(45,234)	(162,121)
Income from asset sales	(19,585)	(18,923)	(19,223)
Deferred income tax expense	27,124	29,557	196,931
Other	2	2,490
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(83,594)	(4,806)	(160,154)
Inventories	(17,375)	(12,289)	(22,170)
Prepaid expenses and other	(6,287)	5,730	(27,758)
Accounts payable	(21,082)	(52,076)	54,906
Accrued liabilities	35,845	24,259	195
Deferred income taxes	(784)	(1,673)	(180)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(10,650)	(17,371)	(1,592)
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	1,118,574	996,999	1,000,396
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations	(47)	186	(64)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,118,527	997,185	1,000,332
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(952,892)	(809,066)	(1,097,680)
Proceeds from asset sales	30,770	28,026	39,894
Proceeds from sale of investments	49,205	232,221
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(872,917)	(548,819)	(1,057,786)
Net cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations		15,000	7,500
Net cash used in investing activities	(872,917)	(533,819)	(1,050,286)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on long-term debt	(115,000)	(40,000)	(115,000)
Proceeds from line of credit			20,000
Payments on line of credit			(20,000)
Repurchase of common stock			(77,610)
Dividends paid	(264,386)	(93,053)	(30,049)
Exercise of stock options	23,250	13,317	2,673
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock	(3,049)	(1,677)	(1,514)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	26,616	9,820	3,303
Net cash used in financing activities	(332,569)	(111,593)	(218,197)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(86,959)	351,773	(268,151)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	447,868	96,095	364,246
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 360,909	$ 447,868	$ 96,095

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 item multiple Right	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Nov. 26, 2014 Subsequent Event	Sep. 30, 2014 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2014 Maximum
Outstanding preferred stock purchase rights (in shares)	108,232,284
Stock split ratio	2
Number of rights per common stock share	0.5
Number of units that each Right holder is entitled to purchase	1
Number of rights per share	0.001
Purchase price of preferred stock (in dollars per share)	$ 250
Number of business days following the acquisition of fifteen percent or more of common stock that rights are exercisable and transferable	10 days
Percentage of common stock to be acquired for rights to be exercisable and transferable					15.00%
Number of business days following a tender or exchange offer resulting in the acquisition of fifteen percent or more of common stock that rights are exercisable and transferable	10 days
Percentage of common stock to be acquired in a tender or exchange offer for rights to be exercisable and transferable					15.00%
Percentage of assets or earning power sold or transferred allowing Right holder the right to receive common stock of acquiring company					50.00%
Number of multiples of the exercise price that the Right holder has right to receive in value of acquiring company's common stock	2
Redemption price per right (in dollars per shares)	$ 0.01
Number of common shares authorized to be repurchased						4,000,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)	0	0	1,747,819	414,992
Aggregate cost of treasury shares purchase			$ 77,610	$ 32,300

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

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INCOME TAXES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

Schedule of domestic and foreign income before income taxes

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

Schedule of components of net deferred tax liabilities

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

Schedule of effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

Schedule of reconciliation of the change in the entity's gross unrecognized tax benefits

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$ 5,374	$ 6,991	$ 10,711
Income taxes paid	317,599	363,326	144,959
Reconciliation of total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the consolidated statements of cash flows
Capital expenditures incurred	1,047,176	791,741	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year	29,264	46,589	61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year	(123,548)	(29,264)	(46,589)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$ 952,892	$ 809,066	$ 1,097,680

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	$ 134,433	$ 218,004	$ 267,223
Rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance	132,530		166,807
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(19,006)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(30,398)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(49,404)
Balance	83,126		166,807
Unrecognized appreciation on securities
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	157,838	237,214	304,396
Rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance	144,161		189,851
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(19,006)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(27,737)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(46,743)
Balance	97,418		189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss
Pre-tax amounts:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before tax	(23,405)	(19,210)	(37,173)
Rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance	(11,631)		(23,044)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,661)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,661)
Balance	$ (14,292)		$ (23,044)

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

Summary of weighted-average assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of options granted

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

Summary of stock option activity

        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

Summary of information about outstanding and exercisable stock options

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

Summary of restricted stock awards and changes in restricted stock outstanding

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

Shares attributable to outstanding equity awards excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Dividends declared, per share (in dollars per share)	$ 2.625	$ 1.3	$ 0.28
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, excess tax benefits			$ 3.6

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Summary of available-for-sale securities

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

Summary of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

Summary of supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	80.0	$	195.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

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DEBT (Details) (USD $)				12 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 Issued to support international operations letter	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Maximum	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Minimum	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured revolving credit facility mature May 25, 2017 Letter of credit letter	Sep. 30, 2014 Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	Sep. 30, 2013 Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2014 Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2014 Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%	Sep. 30, 2013 Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%	Sep. 30, 2014 Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%	Sep. 30, 2013 Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%	Sep. 30, 2014 Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%	Sep. 30, 2013 Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%
Debt
Total long-term debt	$ 80,000,000	$ 195,000,000										$ 75,000,000	$ 80,000,000				$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000	$ 40,000,000
Less long-term debt due within one year	40,000,000	115,000,000
Long-term debt	40,000,000	80,000,000
Long-term debt stated interest rate percentage											6.56%	6.56%	6.10%			6.10%	6.10%	6.10%	6.10%	6.10%	6.10%
Annual principal repayments													40,000,000
Funded leverage ratio (as a percent)					50.00%									55.00%
Interest coverage ratio						3.00									2.50
Borrowing amount				300,000,000
Available borrowing capacity to use for letters of credit										100,000,000
LIBOR spread on borrowings (as a percent)							1.125%	1.75%	1.125%
Commitment fee (as a percent)				0.15%	0.35%	0.15%
Borrowing amount outstanding				0
Number of letters of credit outstanding			2							3
Letters of credit outstanding/issued			12,000,000							34,200,000
Available borrowing capacity excluding letters of credit transaction				$ 265,800,000

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	$ 108,157	$ 96,818	$ 86,718
Oil and Gas Properties
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	301	287	299
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	107,856	96,531
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Short-term investments
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	2,250	1,983
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Mutual funds:
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	88,507	80,397
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Domestic stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	55,054	44,129
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Bond funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	24,722	23,749
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | International stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	8,731	12,519
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Domestic common stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	15,733	12,998
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Foreign equity stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	1,366	1,153
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	301	287
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Oil and Gas Properties
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	301	287
Total Measure at Fair Value
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	108,157	96,818
Total Measure at Fair Value | Short-term investments
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	2,250	1,983
Total Measure at Fair Value | Mutual funds:
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	88,507	80,397
Total Measure at Fair Value | Domestic stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	55,054	44,129
Total Measure at Fair Value | Bond funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	24,722	23,749
Total Measure at Fair Value | International stock funds
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	8,731	12,519
Total Measure at Fair Value | Domestic common stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	15,733	12,998
Total Measure at Fair Value | Foreign equity stock
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	1,366	1,153
Total Measure at Fair Value | Oil and Gas Properties
PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets	$ 301	$ 287

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating revenues
Drilling - U.S. Land	$ 3,099,954	$ 2,785,449	$ 2,678,475
Drilling - Offshore	250,811	221,863	189,086
Drilling - International Land	355,532	366,841	270,027
Other	13,410	13,461	14,214
Total operating revenues	3,719,707	3,387,614	3,151,802
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs, excluding depreciation	2,009,912	1,852,768	1,750,510
Depreciation	523,549	455,623	387,549
Research and development	15,905	15,235	16,060
General and administrative	135,139	126,250	107,307
Income from asset sales	(19,585)	(18,923)	(19,223)
Total operating costs and expenses	2,664,920	2,430,953	2,242,203
Operating income from continuing operations	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income	1,583	1,653	1,380
Interest expense	(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Gain on sale of investment securities	45,234	162,121
Other	(636)	(9)	254
Total other income (expense)	41,527	157,636	(7,019)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Income tax provision	387,548	392,844	328,971
Income from continuing operations	708,766	721,453	573,609
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	2,758	14,701	7,355
Income tax provision (benefit)	2,805	(485)	(81)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	(47)	15,186	7,436
NET INCOME	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)		$ 0.14	$ 0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 6.54	$ 6.89	$ 5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 6.46	$ 6.65	$ 5.27
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)		$ 0.14	$ 0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):
Basic (in shares)	107,800	106,286	106,819
Diluted (in shares)	109,141	107,879	108,377

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
Gain on sale of investment securities									$ 45,234	$ 162,121
General and administrative									(135,139)	(126,250)	(107,307)
Income tax provision									(387,548)	(392,844)	(328,971)
NET INCOME	168,688	192,279	174,570	173,182	159,797	266,159	151,080	159,603	708,719	736,639	581,045
Reclassification out of AOCI
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
NET INCOME									(30,398)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Unrecognized appreciation on securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
Gain on sale of investment securities									(45,234)
Income tax provision									17,497
NET INCOME									(27,737)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Unrecognized actuarial loss
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income
General and administrative									(4,196)
Income tax provision									1,535
NET INCOME									$ (2,661)

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Consolidiated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Accounts receivable, reserve (in dollars)	$ 4,597	$ 4,795
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	110,508,605	108,738,577
Common stock, shares outstanding	108,232,284	106,716,970
Preferred stock, no par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	2,276,321	2,021,607

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment information
Sales	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Segment Operating Income (Loss)									1,122,913	1,021,648	960,285
Depreciation									523,549	455,623	387,549
Total assets	6,714,655				6,261,122				6,714,655	6,261,122	5,713,466
Additions to Long-Lived Assets									1,047,176	791,741	1,082,678
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income									1,122,913	1,021,648	960,285
Income from asset sales									19,585	18,923	19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation									(87,711)	(83,910)	(69,909)
Operating income from continuing operations	263,502	271,912	255,342	264,031	243,234	239,960	232,920	240,547	1,054,787	956,661	909,599
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income									1,583	1,653	1,380
Interest expense									(4,654)	(6,129)	(8,653)
Gain on sale of investment securities									45,234	162,121
Other									(636)	(9)	254
Total other income (expense)									41,527	157,636	(7,019)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									1,096,314	1,114,297	902,580
Other
Segment information
Sales									13,410	13,461	14,214
Segment Operating Income (Loss)									(9,068)	(8,602)	(8,824)
Depreciation									15,383	14,785	10,670
Total assets	726,776				881,436				726,776	881,436	663,496
Additions to Long-Lived Assets									27,117	9,872	29,301
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income									(9,068)	(8,602)	(8,824)
Operating segment
Segment information
Sales									3,720,574	3,388,472	3,152,643
Operating segment | Other
Segment information
Sales									14,277	14,319	15,055
Inter-Segment
Segment information
Sales									(867)	(858)	(841)
Inter-Segment | Other
Segment information
Sales									867	858	841
Contract Drilling:
Segment information
Sales									3,706,297	3,374,153	3,137,588
Segment Operating Income (Loss)									1,131,981	1,030,250	969,109
Depreciation									508,166	440,838	376,879
Total assets	5,987,879				5,379,686				5,987,879	5,379,686	5,049,970
Additions to Long-Lived Assets									1,020,059	781,869	1,053,377
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income									1,131,981	1,030,250	969,109
Contract Drilling: | U.S. Land
Segment information
Sales									3,099,954	2,785,449	2,678,475
Segment Operating Income (Loss)									1,025,745	932,591	906,968
Depreciation									455,934	391,072	332,723
Total assets	5,260,810				4,743,644				5,260,810	4,743,644	4,422,297
Additions to Long-Lived Assets									930,263	726,206	991,966
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income									1,025,745	932,591	906,968
Contract Drilling: | Offshore
Segment information
Sales									250,811	221,863	189,086
Segment Operating Income (Loss)									69,819	53,064	41,775
Depreciation									12,300	13,766	13,455
Total assets	137,101				149,128				137,101	149,128	160,135
Additions to Long-Lived Assets									4,372	4,470	8,547
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income									69,819	53,064	41,775
Contract Drilling: | International Land
Segment information
Sales									355,532	366,841	270,027
Segment Operating Income (Loss)									36,417	44,595	20,366
Depreciation									39,932	36,000	30,701
Total assets	589,968				486,914				589,968	486,914	467,538
Additions to Long-Lived Assets									85,424	51,193	52,864
Reconciliation of segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes
Segment operating income									36,417	44,595	20,366
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment
Segment information
Sales									3,706,297	3,374,153	3,137,588
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | U.S. Land
Segment information
Sales									3,099,954	2,785,449	2,678,475
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | Offshore
Segment information
Sales									250,811	221,863	189,086
Contract Drilling: | Operating segment | International Land
Segment information
Sales									$ 355,532	$ 366,841	$ 270,027

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Schedule of supplement cash flow information

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

Schedule of reconciliation of total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the consolidated statements of cash flows

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS

        During fiscal 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate 83 new FlexRigs in the U.S. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we announced agreements to build and operate six new FlexRigs in the U.S. As of November 13, 2014, 41 new FlexRigs with customer commitments remained under construction. During construction, rig construction cost is included in construction in progress and then transferred to contract drilling equipment when the rig is placed in the field for service. Equipment, parts and supplies are ordered in advance to promote efficient construction progress. At September 30, 2014, we had purchase orders outstanding of approximately $412.9 million for the purchase of drilling equipment.

LEASES

        At September 30, 2014, we were leasing approximately 204,000 square feet of office space near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also lease other office space and equipment for use in operations. For operating leases that contain built-in pre-determined rent escalations, rent expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lease term. Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of a year at September 30, 2014 are as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

        Total rent expense was $12.1 million, $9.9 million and $8.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

CONTINGENCIES

        Various legal actions, the majority of which arise in the ordinary course of business, are pending. We maintain insurance against certain business risks subject to certain deductibles. None of these legal actions are expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

        We are contingently liable to sureties in respect of bonds issued by the sureties in connection with certain commitments entered into by us in the normal course of business. We have agreed to indemnify the sureties for any payments made by them in respect of such bonds.

        During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450, Contingencies, and, therefore, we do not record gain contingencies and recognize income until realized. The property and equipment of our Venezuelan subsidiary was seized by the Venezuelan government on June 30, 2010. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co. and Helmerich & Payne de Venezuela, C.A., filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on September 23, 2011 against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. ("PDVSA") and PDVSA Petroleo, S.A. ("Petroleo"). Our subsidiaries seek damages for the taking of their Venezuelan drilling business in violation of international law and for breach of contract. While there exists the possibility of realizing a recovery, we are currently unable to determine the timing or amounts we may receive, if any, or the likelihood of recovery. No gain contingencies are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013 and in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012, we settled arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, PDVSA or Petroleo related to the seizure of our property in Venezuela. Proceeds of $15.0 million and $7.5 million were received and recorded in discontinued operations in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        On November 8, 2013, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana approved the previously disclosed October 30, 2013 plea agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary, Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co., and the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana ("DOJ"). The court's approval of the plea agreement resolved the DOJ's investigation into certain choke manifold testing irregularities that occurred in 2010 at one of Helmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.'s offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. We have been engaged in discussions with the Inspector General's office of the Department of the Interior regarding the same events that were the subject of the DOJ's investigation. Although we presently believe that the outcome of our discussions will not have a material adverse effect on the Company, we can provide no assurances as to the timing or eventual outcome of these discussions.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Schedule of future minimum rental payments required under operating leases

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	7,658
2016		5,165
2017		4,489
2018		3,220
2019		3,213
Thereafter		14,731
Total	$	38,476

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

NOTE 15 SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	889,152	$	893,430	$	952,087	$	985,038
Operating income		264,031		255,342		271,912		263,502
Income from continuing operations		173,182		174,589		192,290		168,705
Net income		173,182		174,570		192,279		168,688
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Net income		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53
Net income		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53

2013	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	844,572	$	838,309	$	840,197	$	864,536
Operating income		240,547		232,920		239,960		243,234
Income from continuing operations		159,611		151,067		250,978		159,797
Net income		159,603		151,080		266,159		159,797
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.50		1.41		2.35		1.49
Net income		1.50		1.41		2.49		1.49
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.48		1.39		2.32		1.47
Net income		1.48		1.39		2.46		1.47

        The sum of earnings per share for the four quarters may not equal the total earnings per share for the year due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.7 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.7 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $12.9 million, $0.12 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $1.4 million, $0.01 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $14.9 million, $0.13 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $5.0 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $5.5 million, $0.05 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $3.4 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.6 million, $0.02 per share on a diluted basis, and an after-tax gain from the sale of investment securities of $92.4 million, $0.86 per share on a diluted basis.

        In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, net income includes an after-tax gain from the sale of assets of $2.8 million, $0.03 per share on a diluted basis.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Treasury Stock	Total
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	$ 10,724	$ 210,909	$ 2,954,210	$ 98,908	$ (4,704)	$ 3,270,047
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011					157,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011	107,243,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net income			581,045			581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss)				67,899		67,899
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)			(29,960)			(29,960)
Exercise of stock options	32	5,398			(2,757)	2,673
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	315,000				47,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012		4,340				4,340
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	4	(2,485)			967	(1,514)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	41,000				(51,000)
Repurchase of common stock					(77,610)	(77,610)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)					1,748,000	1,747,819
Stock-based compensation		18,078				18,078
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	10,760	236,240	3,505,295	166,807	(84,104)	3,834,998
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012					1,901,000
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2012	107,599,000
Comprehensive Income:
Net income			736,639			736,639
Other comprehensive income (loss)				(34,277)		(34,277)
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)			(139,271)			(139,271)
Exercise of stock options	106	21,746			(8,535)	13,317
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	1,057,000				162,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012		10,727				10,727
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	8	(3,226)			1,541	(1,677)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	83,000				(41,000)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)						0
Stock-based compensation		23,271				23,271
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	10,874	288,758	4,102,663	132,530	(91,098)	4,443,727
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013					2,022,000	2,021,607
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	108,739,000					108,738,577
Comprehensive Income:
Net income			708,719			708,719
Other comprehensive income (loss)				(49,404)		(49,404)
Dividends declared ($2.625, $1.30 and $.28 per share for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively)			(285,585)			(285,585)
Exercise of stock options	161	41,911			(18,822)	23,250
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	1,613,000				216,000
Tax benefit of stock-based awards, including excess tax benefits of $3.6 million for the year ended 2012		26,616				26,616
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	16	(16)			(3,049)	(3,049)
Stock issued for vested restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)	157,000				38,000
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)						0
Stock-based compensation		26,703				26,703
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 11,051	$ 383,972	$ 4,525,797	$ 83,126	$ (112,969)	$ 4,890,977
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014					2,276,000	2,276,321
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	110,509,000					110,508,605

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 708,719	$ 736,639	$ 581,045
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities, net of income taxes of ($15.5) million at September 30, 2014, $34.2 million at September 30, 2013 and $37.2 million at September 30, 2012	(19,006)	46,853	63,725
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, net of income taxes of ($17.5) million at September 30, 2014 and ($60.8) million at September 30, 2013	(27,737)	(92,543)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, net of income taxes of ($1.5) million at September 30, 2014, $6.6 million at September 30, 2013 and $2.4 million at September 30, 2012	(2,661)	11,413	4,174
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(49,404)	(34,277)	67,899
Comprehensive income	$ 659,315	$ 702,362	$ 648,944

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

NOTE 8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

        The estimated fair value of our available-for-sale securities is primarily based on market quotes. The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities, which excludes assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan:

	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Equity Securities:
September 30, 2014	$	64,462	$	157,838	$	—	$	222,300
September 30, 2013	$	68,434	$	237,214	$	—	$	305,648

        On an on-going basis, we evaluate the marketable equity securities to determine if a decline in fair value below cost is other-than-temporary. If a decline in fair value below cost is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis established. We review several factors to determine whether a loss is other-than-temporary. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) the length of time a security is in an unrealized loss position, (ii) the extent to which fair value is less than cost, (iii) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer and (iv) our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        During fiscal 2014, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sales of $49.2 million were sold. The gross realized gain on the sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $45.2 million. During fiscal 2013, marketable equity available-for-sale securities with a fair value at the date of sale of $214.1 million were sold. The gross realized gain on such sales of available-for-sale securities totaled $153.4 million. We had no sales of marketable equity available-for-sale securities in fiscal 2012. All of the gains from available-for-sale securities are included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

        During fiscal 2013, we sold our shares in three limited partnerships that were primarily invested in international equities and carried at a cost of $9.4 million, realizing a gain of $8.8 million that is included in gain from sale of investment securities in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We no longer have any investments in limited partnerships.

        The assets held in a Non-qualified Supplemental Savings Plan are carried at fair market value which totaled $14.3 million and $10.5 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The assets are comprised of mutual funds that are measured using Level 1 inputs.

        The majority of cash equivalents are invested in highly-liquid money-market mutual funds invested primarily in direct or indirect obligations of the U.S. Government. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those investments.

        The carrying value of other assets, accrued liabilities and other liabilities approximated fair value at September 30, 2014 and 2013.

        ASC 820 defines fair value as "the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date." ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows:

• Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

• Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data.

        At September 30, 2014, our financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash equivalents, equity securities with active markets and money market funds we have elected to classify as restricted assets that are included in other current assets and other assets. Also included is cash denominated in a foreign currency we have elected to classify as restricted that is included in current assets of discontinued operations and limited to remaining liabilities of discontinued operations. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available.

        At September 30, 2014, Level 2 inputs include a bank certificate of deposit, which is included in current assets.

        Currently, we do not have any financial instruments utilizing Level 3 inputs.

        The following table summarizes our assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014:

	Total Measured at Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	360,909	$	360,909	$	—	$	—
Investments		222,300		222,300		—		—
Other current assets		35,450		35,200		250		—
Other assets		2,000		2,000		—		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	620,659	$	620,409	$	250	$	—

        The following information presents the supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt at September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013.

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in millions)
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	80.0	$	195.0
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$	84.3	$	205.4

        The fair value for fixed-rate debt was estimated using discounted cash flows at rates reflecting current interest rates at similar maturities plus credit spread which was estimated using the outstanding market information on debt instruments with a similar credit profile to us. The debt was valued using a Level 2 input.

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Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 14, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	HELMERICH & PAYNE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000046765
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 11.3
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		108,256,492
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

NOTE 9 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

        We maintain a domestic noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering certain U.S. employees who meet certain age and service requirements. In July 2003, we revised the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Employee Retirement Plan ("Pension Plan") to close the Pension Plan to new participants effective October 1, 2003, and reduce benefit accruals for current participants through September 30, 2006, at which time benefit accruals were discontinued and the Pension Plan was frozen.

        The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the pension benefit obligations and fair value of Pension Plan assets over the two-year period ended September 30, 2014 and a statement of the funded status as of September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation	$	111,108		$	102,680
Changes in projected benefit obligations
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	102,680		$	112,062
Interest cost		4,763			4,339
Actuarial (gain) loss		10,787			(9,320	)
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	111,108		$	102,680
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	96,818		$	86,718
Actual return on plan assets		11,132			12,369
Employer contribution		7,329			2,132
Benefits paid		(7,122	)		(4,401	)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	108,157		$	96,818
Funded status of the plan at end of year	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):

Accrued liabilities	$	(62	)	$	(145	)
Noncurrent liabilities—other		(2,889	)		(5,717	)
Net amount recognized	$	(2,951	)	$	(5,862	)

        The amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost, are as follows (in thousands):

Net actuarial loss $ (23,405 ) $ (19,210 )

        The amount recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and not yet reflected in periodic benefit cost expected to be amortized in next year's periodic benefit cost is a net actuarial loss of $1.2 million.

        The weighted average assumptions used for the pension calculations were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
Discount rate for net periodic benefit costs		4.80	%		4.06	%		4.33	%
Discount rate for year-end obligations		4.32	%		4.80	%		4.06	%
Expected return on plan assets		6.61	%		7.06	%		7.16	%

        The mortality table issued by the Society of Actuaries in October 2014 was used for the September 30, 2014 pension calculation. The new mortality information reflects improved life expectancies and projected mortality improvements.

        We contributed $7.3 million to the Pension Plan in fiscal 2014 to fund distributions in lieu of liquidating pension assets. We estimate contributing at least $0.1 million in fiscal 2015 to meet the minimum contribution required by law and may make additional contributions in fiscal 2015 if needed to fund unexpected distributions.

        Components of the net periodic pension expense (benefit) were as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Interest cost	$	4,763		$	4,339		$	4,498
Expected return on plan assets		(6,789	)		(6,099	)		(5,463	)
Amortization of prior service cost		—			1			2
Recognized net actuarial loss		873			2,372			3,567
Settlement		1,376			—			—
Net pension expense (benefit)	$	223		$	613		$	2,604

        We record settlement expense when benefit payments exceed the total annual service and interest costs.

        The following table reflects the expected benefits to be paid from the Pension Plan in each of the next five fiscal years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter (in thousands).

Years Ended September 30,
2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020 - 2024	Total
$5,510	$6,416	$5,642	$6,999	$7,559	$36,032	$68,158

        Included in the Pension Plan is an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan.

INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND ASSET ALLOCATION

        Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. The investment strategy is intended to help pay the cost of the Plan while providing adequate security to meet the benefits promised under the Plan. We maintain a diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value that might occur from devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls are considered. Plan assets are invested in portfolios of diversified public-market equity securities and fixed income securities. The Plan does not directly hold securities of the Company.

        The expected long-term rate of return on Plan assets is based on historical and projected rates of return for current and planned asset classes in the Plan's investment portfolio after analyzing historical experience and future expectations of the return and volatility of various asset classes.

        The target allocation for 2015 and the asset allocation for the Pension Plan at the end of fiscal 2014 and 2013, by asset category, follows:

	Target Allocation			Percentage of Plan Assets At September 30,
Asset Category	2015			2014			2013
U.S. equities		55	%		61	%		58	%
International equities		15			12			13
Fixed income		27			25			27
Real estate and other		3			2			2
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%

PLAN ASSETS

        The fair value of Plan assets at September 30, 2014 and 2013, summarized by level within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 8, are as follows:

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2014
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	2,250	$	2,250	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		55,054		55,054		—		—
Bond funds		24,722		24,722		—		—
International stock funds		8,731		8,731		—		—
Total mutual funds		88,507		88,507		—		—
Domestic common stock		15,733		15,733		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,366		1,366		—		—
Oil and gas properties		301		—		—		301
Total	$	108,157	$	107,856	$	—	$	301

	Fair Value as of September 30, 2013
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(in thousands)
Short-term investments	$	1,983	$	1,983	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds		44,129		44,129		—		—
Bond funds		23,749		23,749		—		—
International stock funds		12,519		12,519		—		—
Total mutual funds		80,397		80,397		—		—
Domestic common stock		12,998		12,998		—		—
Foreign equity stock		1,153		1,153		—		—
Oil and gas properties		287		—		—		287
Total	$	96,818	$	96,531	$	—	$	287

        The Plan's financial assets utilizing Level 1 inputs are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. The Plan has no assets utilizing Level 2. The Plan's assets utilizing Level 3 inputs consist of oil and gas properties. The fair value of oil and gas properties is determined by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., based upon actual revenue received for the previous twelve-month period and experience with similar assets.

        The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

	Oil and Gas Properties
	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	287	$	299
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to property still held at the reporting date		14		(12	)
Balance, end of year	$	301	$	287

DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

        Substantially all employees on the United States payroll may elect to participate in the 401(k)/Thrift Plan by contributing a portion of their earnings. We contribute an amount equal to 100 percent of the first five percent of the participant's compensation subject to certain limitations. The annual expense incurred for this defined contribution plan was $32.3 million, $28.3 million and $26.7 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Unrealized appreciation on securities, income taxes	$ (15.5)	$ 34.2	$ 37.2
Reclassification of realized gains in net income, income taxes	(17.5)	(60.8)
Minimum pension liability adjustments, income taxes	$ (1.5)	$ 6.6	$ 2.4

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DEBT

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

DEBT

DEBT

NOTE 3 DEBT

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had $40 million and $80 million, respectively, in unsecured long-term debt outstanding at rates and maturities shown in the following table:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000
	$	80,000	$	195,000
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000

        The intermediate unsecured debt outstanding at September 30, 2013 matured August 15, 2014 and was paid in full.

        We have $80 million senior unsecured fixed-rate notes outstanding at September 30, 2014 that mature over a period from July 2015 to July 2016. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually based on an annual rate of 6.10 percent. Annual principal repayments of $40 million are due July 2015 and July 2016. We have complied with our financial covenants which require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio of less than 55 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 2.50 to 1.00.

        We have a $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility that will mature May 25, 2017. The credit facility has $100 million available to use for letters of credit. The majority of borrowings under the facility would accrue interest at a spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). We also pay a commitment fee based on the unused balance of the facility. Borrowing spreads as well as commitment fees are determined according to a scale based on a ratio of our total debt to total capitalization. The spread over LIBOR ranges from 1.125 percent to 1.75 percent per annum and commitment fees range from .15 percent to .35 percent per annum. Based on our debt to total capitalization on September 30, 2014, the spread over LIBOR and commitment fees would be 1.125 percent and .15 percent, respectively. Financial covenants in the facility require us to maintain a funded leverage ratio (as defined) of less than 50 percent and an interest coverage ratio (as defined) of not less than 3.00 to 1.00. The credit facility contains additional terms, conditions, restrictions, and covenants that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies of similar size and credit quality. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings, but there were three letters of credit outstanding in the amount of $34.2 million. At September 30, 2014, we had $265.8 million available to borrow under our $300 million unsecured credit facility.

        At September 30, 2014, we had two letters of credit outstanding, totaling $12 million that were issued to support international operations. These letters of credit were issued separately from the $300 million credit facility so they do not reduce the available borrowing capacity discussed in the previous paragraph.

        The applicable agreements for all unsecured debt described in this Note 3 contain additional terms, conditions and restrictions that we believe are usual and customary in unsecured debt arrangements for companies that are similar in size and credit quality. At September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

NOTE 2 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

        Current assets of discontinued operations consist of restricted cash to meet remaining current obligations within the country of Venezuela. Current and noncurrent liabilities consist of municipal and income taxes payable and social obligations due in Venezuela.

        Expenses incurred for in-country obligations are reported as discontinued operations. Included in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are proceeds from arbitration, as more fully described in Note 13.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

NOTE 14 SEGMENT INFORMATION

        We operate principally in the contract drilling industry. Our contract drilling business includes the following reportable operating segments: U.S. Land, Offshore and International Land. The contract drilling operations consist mainly of contracting Company-owned drilling equipment primarily to large oil and gas exploration companies. To provide information about the different types of business activities in which we operate, we have included Offshore and International Land, along with our U.S. Land reportable operating segment, as separate reportable operating segments. Additionally, each reportable operating segment is a strategic business unit which is managed separately. Our primary international areas of operation include Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Tunisia, Bahrain, U.A.E. and other South American and Middle Eastern countries. Other includes additional non-reportable operating segments. Revenues included in Other consist primarily of rental income. Consolidated revenues and expenses reflect the elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

        We evaluate segment performance based on income or loss from operations (segment operating income) before income taxes which includes:

• revenues from external and internal customers

• direct operating costs

• depreciation and

• allocated general and administrative costs

but excludes corporate costs for other depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense.

        General and administrative costs are allocated to the segments based primarily on specific identification and, to the extent that such identification is not practical, on other methods which we believe to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided.

        Segment operating income for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of our performance, as it excludes certain general and administrative expenses, corporate depreciation, income from asset sales and other corporate income and expense. We consider segment operating income to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in our core businesses. We use this measure to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of our reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. We believe that segment operating income is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect our operating performance in future periods.

        Summarized financial information of our reportable segments for continuing operations for each of the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is shown in the following table:

(in thousands)	External Sales		Inter- Segment			Total Sales			Segment Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation		Total Assets		Additions to Long-Lived Assets
2014
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	3,099,954	$	—		$	3,099,954		$	1,025,745		$	455,934	$	5,260,810	$	930,263
Offshore		250,811		—			250,811			69,819			12,300		137,101		4,372
International Land		355,532		—			355,532			36,417			39,932		589,968		85,424
		3,706,297		—			3,706,297			1,131,981			508,166		5,987,879		1,020,059
Other		13,410		867			14,277			(9,068	)		15,383		726,776		27,117
		3,719,707		867			3,720,574			1,122,913			523,549		6,714,655		1,047,176
Eliminations		—		(867	)		(867	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,719,707	$	—		$	3,719,707		$	1,122,913		$	523,549	$	6,714,655	$	1,047,176
2013
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,785,449	$	—		$	2,785,449		$	932,591		$	391,072	$	4,743,644	$	726,206
Offshore		221,863		—			221,863			53,064			13,766		149,128		4,470
International Land		366,841		—			366,841			44,595			36,000		486,914		51,193
		3,374,153		—			3,374,153			1,030,250			440,838		5,379,686		781,869
Other		13,461		858			14,319			(8,602	)		14,785		881,436		9,872
		3,387,614		858			3,388,472			1,021,648			455,623		6,261,122		791,741
Eliminations		—		(858	)		(858	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,387,614	$	—		$	3,387,614		$	1,021,648		$	455,623	$	6,261,122	$	791,741
2012
Contract Drilling
U.S. Land	$	2,678,475	$	—		$	2,678,475		$	906,968		$	332,723	$	4,422,297	$	991,966
Offshore		189,086		—			189,086			41,775			13,455		160,135		8,547
International Land		270,027		—			270,027			20,366			30,701		467,538		52,864
		3,137,588		—			3,137,588			969,109			376,879		5,049,970		1,053,377
Other		14,214		841			15,055			(8,824	)		10,670		663,496		29,301
		3,151,802		841			3,152,643			960,285			387,549		5,713,466		1,082,678
Eliminations		—		(841	)		(841	)		—			—		—		—
Total	$	3,151,802	$	—		$	3,151,802		$	960,285		$	387,549	$	5,713,466	$	1,082,678

        The following table reconciles segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Income:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Segment operating income	$	1,122,913		$	1,021,648		$	960,285
Income from asset sales		19,585			18,923			19,223
Corporate general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(87,711	)		(83,910	)		(69,909	)
Operating income		1,054,787			956,661			909,599
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		1,583			1,653			1,380
Interest expense		(4,654	)		(6,129	)		(8,653	)
Gain on sale of investment securities		45,234			162,121			—
Other		(636	)		(9	)		254
Total unallocated amounts		41,527			157,636			(7,019	)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,096,314		$	1,114,297		$	902,580

        The following table presents revenues from external customers and long-lived assets by country based on the location of service provided:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Revenues
United States	$	3,338,365	$	3,011,760	$	2,864,570
Argentina		107,945		73,208		54,317
Colombia		85,176		100,052		82,247
Ecuador		69,195		67,890		56,448
Other Foreign		119,026		134,704		94,220
Total	$	3,719,707	$	3,387,614	$	3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets
United States	$	4,753,844	$	4,345,950	$	4,039,770
Argentina		144,823		83,149		81,886
Colombia		107,112		81,315		84,389
Ecuador		70,742		63,894		38,265
Other Foreign		112,023		101,795		107,261
Total	$	5,188,544	$	4,676,103	$	4,351,571

        Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment.

        Revenues from one customer accounted for approximately 10.7 percent, 9.5 percent and 12.0 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenues from another customer accounted for approximately 8.2 percent, 7.9 percent and 10.2 percent of total operating revenues during the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Collectively, the receivables from these customers were approximately $122.5 million and $94.1 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

NOTE 10 SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

        The following reflects the activity in our reserve for bad debt for 2014, 2013 and 2012:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at October 1,	$	4,795		$	942		$	776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Write-off of bad debt		2			(22	)		(39	)
Balance at September 30,	$	4,597		$	4,795		$	942

        Prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities at September 30 consist of the following:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	$	28,244	$	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316		14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133		11,395
Income tax asset		—		9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434		5,004
Other		19,150		16,276
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	81,277	$	79,938
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	$	91,408	$	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128		71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538		38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611		—
Deferred mobilization		18,103		12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118		7,028
Deferred income		3,144		11,663
Other		20,228		18,603
Total accrued liabilities	$	282,278	$	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities—Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	$	25,305	$	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476		12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818		8,067
Deferred income		—		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239		12,844
Other		8,272		7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities—other	$	64,110	$	65,351

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 6 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        On March 2, 2011, the 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan") was approved by our stockholders. The 2010 Plan, among other things, authorizes the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors to grant nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights to selected employees and to non-employee Directors. Restricted stock may be granted for no consideration other than prior and future services. The purchase price per share for stock options may not be less than market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant. Stock options expire 10 years after the grant date. We have the right to satisfy option exercises from treasury shares and from authorized but unissued shares. There were 261,438 nonqualified stock options and 230,375 shares of restricted stock awards granted under the 2010 Plan during fiscal 2014. Awards outstanding in the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2005 Plan") and one prior equity plan remain subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

        A summary of compensation cost for stock-based payment arrangements recognized in general and administrative expense in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Compensation expense
Stock options	$	11,268	$	11,512	$	9,791
Restricted stock		15,435		11,759		8,287
	$	26,703	$	23,271	$	18,078

        Benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost of $26.6 million, $9.8 million and $3.3 million are reported as a financing cash flow in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

        Vesting requirements for stock options are determined by the Human Resources Committee of our Board of Directors. Options currently outstanding began vesting one year after the grant date with 25 percent of the options vesting for four consecutive years.

        We use the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the fair value of stock options granted to employees. The fair value of the options is amortized to compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which are generally the vesting periods. The weighted-average fair value calculations for options granted within the fiscal period are based on the following weighted-average assumptions set forth in the table below. Options that were granted in prior periods are based on assumptions prevailing at the date of grant.

	2014			2013			2012
Risk-free interest rate		1.6	%		0.7	%		1.0	%
Expected stock volatility		52.6	%		53.9	%		53.3	%
Dividend yield		3.1	%		1.1	%		0.4	%
Expected term (in years)		5.5			5.5			5.5

        Risk-Free Interest Rate.    The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury securities for the expected term of the option.

        Expected Volatility Rate.    Expected volatilities are based on the daily closing price of our stock based upon historical experience over a period which approximates the expected term of the option.

        Expected Dividend Yield.    The dividend yield is based on our current dividend yield.

        Expected Term.    The expected term of the options granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical experience with grants and exercises.

        Based on these calculations, the weighted-average fair value per option granted to acquire a share of common stock was $29.44, $23.80 and $27.75 per share for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

        The following summary reflects the stock option activity for our common stock and related information for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 1,		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56		4,589		$	25.84
Granted		261			79.67		365			54.18		456			59.68
Exercised		(1,613	)		26.08		(1,057	)		20.68		(314	)		17.24
Forfeited/Expired		(10	)		68.82		(7	)		52.32		(41	)		42.21
Outstanding on September 30,		2,629		$	43.46		3,991		$	34.12		4,690		$	29.56
Exercisable on September 30,		1,884		$	35.93		3,063		$	28.48		3,575		$	24.66
Shares available to grant		3,432					4,116					5,082

        The following table summarizes information about stock options at September 30, 2014 (shares in thousands):

	Outstanding Stock Options						Exercisable Stock Options
Range of Exercise Prices	Options		Weighted-Average Remaining Life		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price
$16.01 to $35.105		1,108		2.7	$	27.00		1,108	$	27.00
$38.015 to $54.18		896		6.6	$	46.74		574	$	43.36
$59.76 to $79.67		625		8.0	$	67.91		202	$	63.76
$16.01 to $79.67		2,629		5.3	$	43.46		1,884	$	35.93

        At September 30, 2014, the weighted-average remaining life of exercisable stock options was 4.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $116.7 million with a weighted-average exercise price of $35.93 per share.

        The number of options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2014 was 2,623,688 with an aggregate intrinsic value of $142.8 million and a weighted-average exercise price of $43.43 per share.

        As of September 30, 2014, the unrecognized compensation cost related to the stock options was $7.6 million. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $100.9 million, $40.4 million and $12.0 million, respectively.

        The grant date fair value of shares vested during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $8.8 million, $9.3 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

RESTRICTED STOCK

        Restricted stock awards consist of our common stock and are time-vested over three to six years. We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards under the 2010 Plan is determined based on the closing price of our shares on the grant date. As of September 30, 2014, there was $20.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years.

        A summary of the status of our restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2014, and of changes in restricted stock outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012, is as follows (shares in thousands):

	2014					2013					2012
	Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share		Shares			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding at October 1,		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52		323		$	42.38
Granted		230			79.67		307			54.18		244			59.76
Vested (1)		(157	)		54.08		(155	)		45.88		(119	)		40.21
Forfeited/Expired		(15	)		67.92		(6	)		54.67		(18	)		49.75
Outstanding on September 30,		634		$	64.03		576		$	55.17		430		$	52.52

(1) The number of restricted stock awards vested includes shares that we withheld on behalf of our employees to satisfy the statutory tax withholding requirements.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment information
Operating revenues	$ 985,038	$ 952,087	$ 893,430	$ 889,152	$ 864,536	$ 840,197	$ 838,309	$ 844,572	$ 3,719,707	$ 3,387,614	$ 3,151,802
Long-Lived Assets	5,188,544				4,676,103				5,188,544	4,676,103	4,351,571
Receivables	705,214				621,420				705,214	621,420
Operating revenues | Customer concentration | Customer one
Segment information
Concentration percentage									10.70%	9.50%	12.00%
Operating revenues | Customer concentration | Customer two
Segment information
Concentration percentage									8.20%	7.90%	10.20%
Receivables | Customer concentration
Segment information
Receivables	122,500				94,100				122,500	94,100
United States
Segment information
Operating revenues									3,338,365	3,011,760	2,864,570
Long-Lived Assets	4,753,844				4,345,950				4,753,844	4,345,950	4,039,770
Argentina
Segment information
Operating revenues									107,945	73,208	54,317
Long-Lived Assets	144,823				83,149				144,823	83,149	81,886
Colombia
Segment information
Operating revenues									85,176	100,052	82,247
Long-Lived Assets	107,112				81,315				107,112	81,315	84,389
Ecuador
Segment information
Operating revenues									69,195	67,890	56,448
Long-Lived Assets	70,742				63,894				70,742	63,894	38,265
Other foreign
Segment information
Operating revenues									119,026	134,704	94,220
Long-Lived Assets	$ 112,023				$ 101,795				$ 112,023	$ 101,795	$ 107,261

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INCOME TAXES

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES

        The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	323,386		$	315,820		$	108,297
Foreign		15,841			14,551			13,201
State		21,197			32,916			10,542
		360,424			363,287			132,040
Deferred:
Federal		28,183			35,530			196,373
Foreign		(3,265	)		(1,409	)		(6,484	)
State		2,206			(4,564	)		7,042
		27,124			29,557			196,931
Total provision	$	387,548		$	392,844		$	328,971

        The amounts of domestic and foreign income before income taxes are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	1,061,006	$	1,071,435	$	886,484
Foreign		35,308		42,862		16,096
	$	1,096,314	$	1,114,297	$	902,580

        Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. Recoverability of any tax assets are evaluated and necessary allowances are provided. The carrying value of the net deferred tax assets is based on management's judgments using certain estimates and assumptions that we will be able to generate sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions to realize the benefits of such assets. If these estimates and related assumptions change in the future, additional valuation allowances may be recorded against the deferred tax assets resulting in additional income tax expense in the future.

        The components of our net deferred tax liabilities are as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	$	1,187,774	$	1,161,134
Available-for-sale securities		83,787		117,567
Other		67		55
Total deferred tax liabilities		1,271,628		1,278,756
Deferred tax assets:
Pension reserves		1,370		2,146
Self-insurance reserves		10,311		8,357
Net operating loss and foreign tax credit carryforwards		48,285		54,867
Financial accruals		52,289		48,963
Other		8,332		7,487
Total deferred tax assets		120,587		121,820
Valuation allowance		47,699		49,631
Net deferred tax assets		72,888		72,189
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	1,198,740	$	1,206,567

        The change in our net deferred tax assets and liabilities is impacted by foreign currency remeasurement.

        As of September 30, 2014, we had state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $7.4 million and $24.6 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $49.9 million (of which $39.2 million is reflected as a deferred tax asset in our Consolidated Financial Statements prior to consideration of our valuation allowance) which will expire in fiscal 2015 through 2024. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $0.5 million and $7.9 million, respectively, and foreign tax credit carryforwards of $39.2 million which more likely than not will not be utilized.

        Effective income tax rates as compared to the U.S. Federal income tax rate are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
U.S. Federal income tax rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		35.0	%
Effect of foreign taxes		1.2			1.1			0.7
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		1.4			1.5			1.4
U.S. domestic production activities		(2.6	)		(2.1	)		(1.1	)
Other		0.4			(0.2	)		0.4
Effective income tax rate		35.4	%		35.3	%		36.4	%

        We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, we had accrued interest and penalties of $6.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

        A reconciliation of the change in our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at October 1,	$	8,129		$	8,438
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods		(4	)		(914	)
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods		4,293			1,896
Gross decreases—current period effect of tax positions		(836	)		(437	)
Gross increases—current period effect of tax positions		4			147
Expiration of statute of limitations for assessments		(533	)		(562	)
Settlements		(306	)		(439	)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30,	$	10,747		$	8,129

        As of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, our liability for unrecognized tax benefits includes $2.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits related to discontinued operations that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate. The remaining unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties are included in other noncurrent liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

        For the next 12 months, we cannot predict with certainty whether we will achieve ultimate resolution of any uncertain tax position associated with our international operations that could result in increases or decreases of our unrecognized tax benefits. However, we believe it is reasonably possible that the reserve for uncertain tax positions may increase by approximately $8.6 million to $11.2 million during the next 12 months due to an international matter. We provided for uncertain tax positions of $3.5 million related to discontinued operations during the twelve months ended September 30, 2014.

        We file a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain open to examination by U.S. federal and state jurisdictions include fiscal 2010 through 2013, with the exception of jurisdictions currently under audit. Audits in foreign jurisdictions are generally complete through fiscal 2001.

        On September 13, 2013, the IRS issued final regulations providing guidance on the treatment of amounts paid to acquire, produce or improve tangible property and proposed regulations providing guidance on the dispositions of such property. The implementation date for these regulations is tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. Changes for tax treatment elected by us or required by the regulations will generally be effective prospectively; however, implementation of many of the regulations' provisions will require a calculation of the cumulative effect of the changes on prior years, and it is expected that such amount will have to be included in the determination of our taxable income in fiscal 2015, or possibly over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2015. Since the changes will affect the timing for deducting expenditures for tax purposes, the impact of implementation will be reflected in the amount of income taxes payable or receivable, cash flows from operations and deferred taxes beginning in fiscal 2015, with no net tax provision effect. At this time we estimate the impact of implementing the regulations to be immaterial to the deferred tax balances for all years presented.

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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTE 5 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        On September 30, 2014, we had 108,232,284 outstanding preferred stock purchase rights ("Rights") pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement dated January 8, 1996, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 8, 2005. As adjusted for the two-for-one stock splits in fiscal 1998 and fiscal 2006, and as long as the Rights are not separately transferable, one-half Right attaches to each share of our common stock. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement each Right entitles the holder thereof to purchase one full unit consisting of one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"), without par value, at a price of $250 per unit. The exercise price and the number of units of Preferred Stock issuable on exercise of the Rights are subject to adjustment in certain cases to prevent dilution. The Rights will be attached to the common stock certificates and are not exercisable or transferable apart from the common stock, until ten business days after a person acquires 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock or ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person owning 15 percent or more of the outstanding common stock. In that event, each holder of a Right (other than the acquiring person) shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. In the event we are acquired in a merger or certain other business combination transactions (including one in which we are the surviving corporation), or more than 50 percent of our assets or earning power is sold or transferred, each holder of a Right shall have the right to receive, upon exercise of the Right, common stock of the acquiring company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. The Rights are redeemable under certain circumstances at $0.01 per Right and will expire, unless earlier redeemed, on January 31, 2016.

        The Company has authorization from the Board of Directors for the repurchase of up to four million common shares in any calendar year. The repurchases may be made using our cash and cash equivalents or other available sources. During fiscal 2012, we purchased 1,747,819 common shares at an aggregate cost of $77.6 million, which are held as treasury shares. We had no purchases of common shares in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014. Subsequent to September 30, 2014, we purchased 414,992 common shares at an aggregate cost of $32.3 million, which will be held as treasury shares.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        Components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Pre-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	157,838		$	237,214		$	304,396
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(23,405	)		(19,210	)		(37,173	)
	$	134,433		$	218,004		$	267,223
After-tax amounts:
Unrecognized appreciation on securities	$	97,418		$	144,161		$	189,851
Unrecognized actuarial loss		(14,292	)		(11,631	)		(23,044	)
	$	83,126		$	132,530		$	166,807

        The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the year ended September 30, 2014:

	Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Available-for-sale Securities			Defined Benefit Pension Plan			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance September 30, 2013	$	144,161		$	(11,631	)	$	132,530
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		(19,006	)		—			(19,006	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(27,737	)		(2,661	)		(30,398	)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		(46,743	)		(2,661	)		(49,404	)
Balance September 30, 2014	$	97,418		$	(14,292	)	$	83,126

        The following provides detail about accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components which were reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Income during the year ended September 30, 2014:

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Affected line item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
	(in thousands)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	$	(45,234	)	Gain on sale of investment securities
		17,497		Income tax provision
	$	(27,737	)	Net of tax
Defined Benefit Pension Items
Amortization of net actuarial loss	$	(4,196	)	General and administrative
		1,535		Income tax provision
	$	(2,661	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(30,398	)

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE

        ASC 260, Earnings per Share, requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividend or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities in calculating earnings per share. We have granted and expect to continue to grant to employees restricted stock grants that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Such grants are considered participating securities under ASC 260. As such, we are required to include these grants in the calculation of our basic earnings per share and calculate basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating security according to dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings.

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.

        Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

        The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$	708,766		$	721,453		$	573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
Net income		708,719			736,639			581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(4,145	)		(3,842	)		(2,246	)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,621			717,611			571,363
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
		704,574			732,797			578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		30			46			31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations		704,651			717,657			571,394
From discontinued operations		(47	)		15,186			7,436
	$	704,604		$	732,843		$	578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share—weighted-average shares		107,800			106,286			106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock		1,341			1,593			1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share—adjusted weighted-average shares		109,141			107,879			108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.54		$	6.75		$	5.35
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.54		$	6.89		$	5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	6.46		$	6.65		$	5.27
Income from discontinued operations		—			0.14			0.07
Net income	$	6.46		$	6.79		$	5.34

        The following shares attributable to outstanding equity awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share		215		743		446
Weighted-average price per share	$	79.67	$	57.27	$	59.68

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SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information, reflecting activity in the entity's reserve for bad debt

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Reserve for bad debt:
Balance at October 1,	$	4,795		$	942		$	776
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(200	)		3,875			205
Write-off of bad debt		2			(22	)		(39	)
Balance at September 30,	$	4,597		$	4,795		$	942

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information, Prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued liabilities and long-term liabilities

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets:
Restricted cash	$	28,244	$	23,691
Prepaid insurance		13,316		14,250
Deferred mobilization		20,133		11,395
Income tax asset		—		9,322
Prepaid value added tax		434		5,004
Other		19,150		16,276
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	81,277	$	79,938
Accrued liabilities:
Accrued operating costs	$	91,408	$	30,169
Payroll and employee benefits		88,128		71,658
Taxes payable, other than income tax		42,538		38,328
Accrued income taxes		10,611		—
Deferred mobilization		18,103		12,235
Self-insurance liabilities		8,118		7,028
Deferred income		3,144		11,663
Other		20,228		18,603
Total accrued liabilities	$	282,278	$	189,684
Noncurrent liabilities—Other:
Pension and other non-qualified retirement plans	$	25,305	$	23,404
Self-insurance liabilities		13,476		12,207
Deferred mobilization		3,818		8,067
Deferred income		—		1,781
Uncertain tax positions including interest and penalties		13,239		12,844
Other		8,272		7,048
Total noncurrent liabilities—other	$	64,110	$	65,351

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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Details 2) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Carrying value of long-term fixed-rate debt	$ 80,000,000	$ 195,000,000
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Supplemental fair value information about long-term fixed-rate debt
Fair value of long-term fixed-rate debt	84,300,000	205,400,000
Recurring basis | Total Measure at Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	360,909,000
Investments	222,300,000
Other current assets	35,450,000
Other assets	2,000,000
Total assets measured at fair value	620,659,000
Recurring basis | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	360,909,000
Investments	222,300,000
Other current assets	35,200,000
Other assets	2,000,000
Total assets measured at fair value	620,409,000
Recurring basis | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Other current assets	250,000
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 250,000

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RISK FACTORS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

RISK FACTORS

RISK FACTORS

NOTE 12 RISK FACTORS

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT

        Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments, short-term investments and trade receivables. We place temporary cash investments in the U.S. with established financial institutions and invest in a diversified portfolio of highly rated, short-term money market instruments. Our trade receivables, primarily with established companies in the oil and gas industry, may impact credit risk as customers may be similarly affected by prolonged changes in economic and industry conditions. International sales also present various risks including governmental activities that may limit or disrupt markets and restrict the movement of funds. Most of our international sales, however, are to large international or government-owned national oil companies. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers and do not typically require collateral in support for trade receivables. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts, when necessary, to cover estimated credit losses. Such an allowance is based on management's knowledge of customer accounts.

VOLATILITY OF MARKET

        Our operations can be materially affected by oil and gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices have been historically volatile and difficult to predict. While current energy prices are important contributors to positive cash flow for customers, expectations about future prices and price volatility are generally more important for determining a customer's future spending levels. This volatility, along with the difficulty in predicting future prices, can lead many exploration and production companies to base their capital spending on much more conservative estimates of commodity prices. As a result, demand for contract drilling services is not always purely a function of the movement of commodity prices.

        In addition, customers may finance their exploration activities through cash flow from operations, the incurrence of debt or the issuance of equity. Any deterioration in the credit and capital markets may cause difficulty for customers to obtain funding for their capital needs. A reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in commodity prices or a reduction of available financing may result in a reduction in customer spending and the demand for drilling services. This reduction in spending could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

SELF-INSURANCE

        We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses relating to worker's compensation, general liability and automobile liability. Generally, deductibles range from $1 million to $3 million per occurrence depending on the coverage and whether a claim occurs outside or inside of the United States. Insurance is purchased over deductibles to reduce our exposure to catastrophic events. Estimates are recorded for incurred outstanding liabilities for worker's compensation, general liability claims and claims that are incurred but not reported. Estimates are based on adjusters' estimates, historic experience and statistical methods that we believe are reliable. Nonetheless, insurance estimates include certain assumptions and management judgments regarding the frequency and severity of claims, claim development and settlement practices. Unanticipated changes in these factors may produce materially different amounts of expense that would be reported under these programs.

        We have a wholly-owned captive insurance company which finances a significant portion of the physical damage risk on company-owned drilling rigs as well as international casualty deductibles.

INTERNATIONAL DRILLING OPERATIONS

        International drilling operations may significantly contribute to our revenues and net operating income. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully conduct such operations, and a failure to do so may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Also, the success of our international operations will be subject to numerous contingencies, some of which are beyond management's control. These contingencies include general and regional economic conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, modified exchange controls, changes in international regulatory requirements and international employment issues, risk of expropriation of real and personal property and the burden of complying with foreign laws. Additionally, in the event that extended labor strikes occur or a country experiences significant political, economic or social instability, we could experience shortages in labor and/or material and supplies necessary to operate some of our drilling rigs, thereby potentially causing an adverse material effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

        We are not operating in any country that is currently considered highly inflationary, which is defined as cumulative inflation rates exceeding 100 percent in the most recent three-year period. All of our foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency and local currency monetary assets are remeasured into U.S. dollars with gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions included in current results of operations. As such, if a foreign economy is considered highly inflationary, there would be no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

        Because of the impact of local laws, our future operations in certain areas may be conducted through entities in which local citizens own interests and through entities (including joint ventures) in which we hold only a minority interest or pursuant to arrangements under which we conduct operations under contract to local entities. While we believe that neither operating through such entities nor pursuant to such arrangements would have a material adverse effect on our operations or revenues, there can be no assurance that we will in all cases be able to structure or restructure our operations to conform to local law (or the administration thereof) on terms acceptable to us.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Schedule of the location of restricted cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

Schedule of rent revenues

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

Schedule of future minimum rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

Schedule of cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations	$ 168,705	$ 192,290	$ 174,589	$ 173,182	$ 159,797	$ 250,978	$ 151,067	$ 159,611	$ 708,766	$ 721,453	$ 573,609
Income (loss) from discontinued operations									(47)	15,186	7,436
NET INCOME	168,688	192,279	174,570	173,182	159,797	266,159	151,080	159,603	708,719	736,639	581,045
Adjustment for basic earnings per share:
Earnings allocated to unvested shareholders									(4,145)	(3,842)	(2,246)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
From continuing operations									704,621	717,611	571,363
From discontinued operations									(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income (loss) attributable to parent, basic									704,574	732,797	578,799
Adjustment for diluted earnings per share:
Effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders									30	46	31
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
From continuing operations									704,651	717,657	571,394
From discontinued operations									(47)	15,186	7,436
Net income (loss) attributable to parent, diluted									$ 704,604	$ 732,843	$ 578,830
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares									107,800	106,286	106,819
Effect of dilutive shares from stock options and restricted stock (in shares)									1,341	1,593	1,558
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted-average shares									109,141	107,879	108,377
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.35	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 6.54	$ 6.75	$ 5.35
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)										$ 0.14	$ 0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.55	$ 1.77	$ 1.61	$ 1.61	$ 1.49	$ 2.49	$ 1.41	$ 1.50	$ 6.54	$ 6.89	$ 5.42
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.32	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 6.46	$ 6.65	$ 5.27
Income from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)										$ 0.14	$ 0.07
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 1.53	$ 1.75	$ 1.59	$ 1.59	$ 1.47	$ 2.46	$ 1.39	$ 1.48	$ 6.46	$ 6.79	$ 5.34
Outstanding equity awards
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share									215	743	446
Weighted-average price per share (in dollars per share)									$ 79.67	$ 57.27	$ 59.68

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DEBT (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt
2015	$ 40,000
2016	40,000
Total long-term debt	$ 80,000	$ 195,000

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 360,909	$ 447,868
Accounts receivable, less reserve of $4,597 in 2014 and $4,795 in 2013	705,214	621,420
Inventories	106,241	88,866
Deferred income taxes	16,519	16,414
Prepaid expenses and other	81,277	79,938
Current assets of discontinued operations	7,206	3,705
Total current assets	1,277,366	1,258,211
INVESTMENTS	236,644	316,154
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
Contract drilling equipment	7,191,281	6,493,606
Construction in progress	288,877	153,252
Real estate properties	64,812	63,542
Other	354,853	310,515
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, gross	7,899,823	7,020,915
Less-Accumulated depreciation	2,711,279	2,344,812
Net property, plant and equipment	5,188,544	4,676,103
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
Other assets	19,307	14,359
TOTAL ASSETS	6,721,861	6,264,827
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	182,031	144,379
Accrued liabilities	282,278	189,684
Long-term debt due within one year	40,000	115,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	3,217	3,210
Total current liabilities	507,526	452,273
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt	40,000	80,000
Deferred income taxes	1,215,259	1,222,981
Other	64,110	65,351
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations	3,989	495
Total noncurrent liabilities	1,323,358	1,368,827
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock, $.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 110,508,605 and 108,738,577 shares issued as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 108,232,284 and 106,716,970 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	11,051	10,874
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
Additional paid-in capital	383,972	288,758
Retained earnings	4,525,797	4,102,663
Accumulated other comprehensive income	83,126	132,530
Total shareholders' equity before treasury stock	5,003,946	4,534,825
Less treasury stock, 2,276,321 shares in 2014 and 2,021,607 shares in 2013, at cost	112,969	91,098
Total shareholders' equity	4,890,977	4,443,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 6,721,861	$ 6,264,827

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

        The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Fiscal years of our foreign operations end on August 31 to facilitate reporting of consolidated results. There were no significant intervening events that materially affected the financial statements.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

        We classified our former Venezuelan operation as a discontinued operation in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as more fully described in Note 2. Unless indicated otherwise, the information in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relates only to our continuing operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCIES

        The functional currency for all our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are translated at historical rates and monetary assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Income statement accounts are translated at average rates for the year. Gains and losses from remeasurement of foreign currency financial statements and foreign currency translations into U.S. dollars are included in direct operating costs. Included in direct operating costs are aggregate foreign currency remeasurement and a transaction loss of $0.8 million in fiscal 2014 and transaction gains of $0.7 million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively.

USE OF ESTIMATES

        The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In October 2013, we adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-02, Other Comprehensive Income. ASU 2013-02 amended Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 220, Comprehensive Income, and superseded and replaced ASU 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income. The standard did not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in the financial statements. However, the guidance does require an entity to provide enhanced disclosures to present separately by component reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The adoption had no impact on the amount of other comprehensive income reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts, and several "zero-balance" disbursement accounts for funding payroll and accounts payable. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may create negative book cash balances.

RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        We had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $30.2 million and $25.7 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash is restricted for the purpose of potential insurance claims in our wholly-owned captive insurance company. Of the total at September 30, 2014, $2.0 million is from the initial capitalization of the captive company and management has elected to restrict an additional $28.2 million. The restricted amounts are primarily invested in short-term money market securities.

        The restricted cash and cash equivalents are reflected in the balance sheet as follows:

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Prepaid expenses and other	$	28,244	$	23,691
Other assets	$	2,000	$	2,000

INVENTORIES AND SUPPLIES

        Inventories and supplies are primarily replacement parts and supplies held for use in our drilling operations. Inventories and supplies are valued at the lower of cost (moving average or actual) or market value.

INVESTMENTS

        We maintain investments in equity securities of certain publicly traded companies. The cost of securities used in determining realized gains and losses is based on the average cost basis of the security sold.

        We regularly review investment securities for impairment based on criteria that include the extent to which the investment's carrying value exceeds its related fair value, the duration of the market decline and the financial strength and specific prospects of the issuer of the security. Unrealized losses that are other than temporary are recognized in earnings.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

        Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Substantially all property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets (contract drilling equipment, 4-15 years; real estate buildings and equipment, 10-45 years; and other, 2-23 years). Depreciation in the Consolidated Statements of Income includes abandonments of $23.0 million, $9.1 million and $16.4 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Effective September 30, 2014, we decommissioned nine idle conventional rigs. The cost of maintenance and repairs is charged to direct operating cost, while betterments and refurbishments are capitalized.

        We lease office space and equipment for use in operations. Leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent material modification and, depending on the lease terms, are classified as either capital leases or operating leases as appropriate under ASC 840, Leases. We do not have significant capital leases.

CAPITALIZATION OF INTEREST

        We capitalize interest on major projects during construction. Interest is capitalized based on the average interest rate on related debt. Capitalized interest for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $7.7 million, $8.8 million and $12.9 million, respectively.

VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

        We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Changes that could prompt such an assessment include a significant decline in revenue or cash margin per day, extended periods of low rig utilization, changes in market demand for a specific asset, obsolescence, completion of specific contracts and/or overall general market conditions. If a review of the long-lived assets indicates that the carrying value of certain of these assets is more than the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is made to adjust the carrying value down to the estimated fair value of the asset. The fair value of drilling rigs is determined based upon estimated discounted future cash flows or estimated fair market value, if available. Cash flows are estimated by management considering factors such as prospective market demand, recent changes in rig technology and its effect on each rig's marketability, any cash investment required to make a rig marketable, suitability of rig size and make up to existing platforms, and competitive dynamics including industry utilization. Fair value is estimated, if applicable, considering factors such as recent market sales of rigs of other companies and our own sales of rigs, appraisals and other factors.

SELF-INSURANCE ACCRUALS

        We have accrued a liability for estimated worker's compensation and other casualty claims incurred.

DRILLING REVENUES

        Contract drilling revenues are comprised of daywork drilling contracts for which the related revenues and expenses are recognized as services are performed and collection is reasonably assured. For certain contracts, we receive payments contractually designated for the mobilization of rigs and other drilling equipment. Mobilization payments received, and direct costs incurred for the mobilization, are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related drilling contract. Costs incurred to relocate rigs and other drilling equipment to areas in which a contract has not been secured are expensed as incurred. Reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses are recorded as both revenues and direct costs. Reimbursements for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $328.9 million, $332.5 million and $329.7 million, respectively. For contracts that are terminated prior to the specified term, early termination payments received by us are recognized as revenues when all contractual requirements are met.

RENT REVENUES

        We enter into leases with tenants in our rental properties consisting primarily of retail and multi-tenant warehouse space. The lease terms of tenants occupying space in the retail centers and warehouse buildings generally range from three to ten years. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related leases. Overage and percentage rents are based on tenants' sales volume. Recoveries from tenants for property taxes and operating expenses are recognized in other operating revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Our rent revenues are as follows:

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Minimum rents	$	9,400	$	9,009	$	8,757
Overage and percentage rents	$	1,090	$	1,384	$	1,485

        At September 30, 2014, minimum future rental income to be received on noncancelable operating leases was as follows:

Fiscal Year	Amount
	(in thousands)
2015	$	8,404
2016		6,839
2017		5,618
2018		4,077
2019		3,000
Thereafter		6,352
Total	$	34,290

        Leasehold improvement allowances are capitalized and amortized over the lease term.

        At September 30, 2014 and 2013, the cost and accumulated depreciation for real estate properties were as follows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Real estate properties	$	64,812		$	63,542
Accumulated depreciation		(42,754	)		(41,847	)
	$	22,058		$	21,695

INCOME TAXES

        Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method and are provided on all temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities.

        We provide for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed in ASC 740, Income Taxes, which is more fully discussed in Note 4. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. We recognize accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

        Basic earnings per share is computed utilizing the two-class method and is calculated based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods utilizing the two-class method for stock options and nonvested restricted stock.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

        We record compensation expense associated with stock options in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Compensation expense is determined using a fair-value-based measurement method for all awards granted. In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest rate, volatility, dividend yield and expected remaining term of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. Stock-based compensation is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the stock awards, which is generally the vesting period. Compensation expense related to stock options is recorded as a component of general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

TREASURY STOCK

        Treasury stock purchases are accounted for under the cost method whereby the cost of the acquired stock is recorded as treasury stock. Gains and losses on the subsequent reissuance of shares are credited or charged to additional paid-in capital using the average-cost method.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OR LOSS

        Other comprehensive income or loss refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are included in comprehensive income or loss but excluded from net income or loss. We report the components of other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, by their nature and disclose the tax effect allocated to each component in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

        In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 sqft item	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Nov. 30, 2014 Subsequent Event item
Purchase obligations
Number of new FlexRigs to build and operate (in rigs)	83			6
Number of new FlexRigs under construction (in rigs)				41
Purchase orders outstanding for drilling equipment	$ 412,900,000
LEASES
Area of leased office space (in square feet)	204,000
Fiscal Year
2015	7,658,000
2016	5,165,000
2017	4,489,000
2018	3,220,000
2019	3,213,000
Thereafter	14,731,000
Total	38,476,000
Total rent expense	12,100,000	9,900,000	8,500,000
CONTINGENCIES
Gain contingencies recognized in consolidated financial statements	0
Proceeds from settlement of arbitration disputes with third parties not affiliated with the Venezuelan government, Petroleo or PDVSA related to seizure of property in Venezuela		$ 15,000,000	$ 7,500,000

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DEBT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

DEBT

Components of unsecured long-term debt outstanding

	September 30,
	2014		2013
	(in thousands)
Unsecured intermediate debt issued August 15, 2002:
Series D, due August 15, 2014, 6.56%	$	—	$	75,000
Unsecured senior notes issued July 21, 2009:
Due July 21, 2014, 6.10%		—		40,000
Due July 21, 2015, 6.10%		40,000		40,000
Due July 21, 2016, 6.10%		40,000		40,000
	$	80,000	$	195,000
Less long-term debt due within one year		40,000		115,000
Long-term debt	$	40,000	$	80,000

Schedule of aggregate maturities of long-term debt

        At September 30, 2014, aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Years ending September 30,
2015	$	40,000
2016		40,000
	$	80,000

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

Selected quarterly financial data (unaudited)

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	889,152	$	893,430	$	952,087	$	985,038
Operating income		264,031		255,342		271,912		263,502
Income from continuing operations		173,182		174,589		192,290		168,705
Net income		173,182		174,570		192,279		168,688
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Net income		1.61		1.61		1.77		1.55
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53
Net income		1.59		1.59		1.75		1.53

2013	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	844,572	$	838,309	$	840,197	$	864,536
Operating income		240,547		232,920		239,960		243,234
Income from continuing operations		159,611		151,067		250,978		159,797
Net income		159,603		151,080		266,159		159,797
Basic earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.50		1.41		2.35		1.49
Net income		1.50		1.41		2.49		1.49
Diluted earnings per common share:
Income from continuing operations		1.48		1.39		2.32		1.47
Net income		1.48		1.39		2.46		1.47

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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

NOTE 11 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

	Years Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2012
	(in thousands)
Cash payments:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$	5,374	$	6,991	$	10,711
Income taxes paid	$	317,599	$	363,326	$	144,959

        Capital expenditures on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not include additions which have been incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year. The following table reconciles total capital expenditures incurred to total capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

	September 30,
	2014			2013			2012
	(in thousands)
Capital expenditures incurred	$	1,047,176		$	791,741		$	1,082,678
Additions incurred prior year but paid for in current year		29,264			46,589			61,591
Additions incurred but not paid for as of the end of the year		(123,548	)		(29,264	)		(46,589	)
Capital expenditures per Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	$	952,892		$	809,066		$	1,097,680