The announcement is surprising, considering the company grew its second-quarter net income to $156.1 million, or $1.83 per share, from to $74.9 million, or 54 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Revenues also grew from $433.2 million last year to $452.6 million.
But Ocean Rig, controlled by the owner of Greek shipping company DryShips, said it was concerned about market recovery and had hired financial and legal advisors to help it navigate the downturn.
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