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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 25, 2009
Brigham Exploration Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-34224 | 75-2692967 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6300 Bridgepoint Parkway
Building Two, Suite 500
Austin, Texas 78730
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Building Two, Suite 500
Austin, Texas 78730
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(512) 427-3300
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||||||
SIGNATURE | ||||||||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS | ||||||||
EX-5.1 |
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibit 5.1 Opinion of Thompson & Knight LLP as to the validity of the Common Stock |
Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Thompson & Knight LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1) |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 16, 2009 | BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY | |||
By: | /s/ Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr. | |||
Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr. | ||||
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |