UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2010
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 Pkwy, Bldg. Two, Suite 500, Austin, Texas | 78730 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(512) 427-3300
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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:
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Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
Item 2.03. | Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant |
Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
Exhibit No. | Item | |
10.48 | Seventh Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 29, 2005 between the Company and the banks named therein. | |
99.1 | Press release dated September 13, 2010 relating to the offering of New Senior Notes. | |
99.2 | Press release dated September 13, 2010 relating to the tender offer and consent solicitation. |
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY | ||||
Date: September 13, 2010 | By: | /s/ EUGENE B. SHEPHERD, JR. | ||
Name: | Eugene B. Shepherd, Jr. | |||
Title: | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit No. | Item | |
10.48 | Seventh Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 29, 2005 between the Company and the banks named therein. | |
99.1 | Press release dated September 13, 2010 relating to the offering of New Senior Notes. | |
99.2 | Press release dated September 13, 2010 relating to the tender offer and consent solicitation. |